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
14th
Median Household Income $62,392 -17.0% #1,856 / 3,222
42th
Median Age 44.4 years +14.1% #848 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $119,000 -57.8% #2,692 / 3,222
16th
Median Gross Rent $805 -30.8% #2,062 / 3,222
36th
Poverty Rate 14.7% +16.6% #1,893 / 3,222
41th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$62,392 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,856 of 3,222
42th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,019 −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,417 of 3,222
56th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.7% +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,893 of 3,222
41th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −65.2% vs nat'l
Rank #249 of 3,222
92th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7% −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,045 of 3,222
37th percentile
Mean Commute Time
14.7 min −46.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,168 of 3,222
2th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$119,000 −57.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,692 of 3,222
16th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$805 −30.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,062 of 3,222
36th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.1% +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,519 of 3,222
53th percentile
75.1% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Russell County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,363 of 3,222
58th percentile

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.