Russell County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,679 | — | #2,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,392 | -17.0% | #1,856 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,000 | -57.8% | #2,692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,062 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +16.6% | #1,893 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Russell County has a population of 6,679, making it the #2,761 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Russell County is $62,392, ranking #1,856 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Russell County is $119,000 (-57.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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93.1% of residents in Russell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Russell County, Kansas
Russell County, Kansas has a total population of 6,679, making it the 2,761st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Russell County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Russell County is $62,392, which ranks #1,856 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Russell County is $119,000, 57.8% below the national median. Renters in Russell County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Russell County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.7 min.
Russell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Russell County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.