Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 6,508 with a growth rate of -1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 54th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 7,000 and has seen a growth of -7.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 5,219 adults, (1,741 of whom are seniors) in Russell County.
Female: 3,304 (49.5%)
Male: 3,375 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Russell County includes 90.37% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,036 | 90.37% |
| Two or more races | 483 | 7.23% |
| Other race | 99 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.19% |
Russell County's average per capita income is $44,844. Household income levels show a median of $62,392. The poverty rate stands at 14.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,632 | - |
| Families | $74,954 | $99,647 |
| Households | $62,392 | $77,916 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $44,588 |
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