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Russell County, KS Community Stats
Russell County has 6,679 residents and a median household income of $62,392, 64th highest of 105 counties in Kansas (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $62,392
- KS $74,275
- Poverty rate
- 14.7%
- KS 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.7%
- KS 35.6%
- Median age
- 44.4
- KS 37.4
Russell County compared
With KS and U.S.
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| Measure | Russell County | KS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,392 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 44.4 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 14.7% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 75.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $119,000 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $805 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 13.2 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | 7.4% | 14.1% |
Cities and towns in Russell County
Sorted by population, highest first
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| # | City or town | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell | 4,217 | $56,832 | 17.8% | 19.0% | 72.4% |
| 2 | Gorham | 416 | $68,200 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 64.8% |
| 3 | Lucas | 405 | $43,125 | 12.8% | 17.3% | 84.9% |
| 4 | Dorrance | 156 | $82,639 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 94.8% |
| 5 | Luray | 121 | $52,500 | 15.1% | 39.1% | 90.3% |
| 6 | Bunker Hill | 108 | $70,625 | 29.6% | 14.3% | 84.6% |
| 7 | Paradise | 25 | $66,071 | 0.0% | 29.2% | 100.0% |
| 8 | Waldo | 17 | $65,833 | 0.0% | 37.5% | 60.0% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $62,392
- Per capita income
- $36,019
- Below poverty level
- 955 people (14.7%)
Education
Highest level completed, 4,761 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher4,48794.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher93919.7%
- Graduate or professional degree3276.9%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- White (non-Hispanic)5,98189.5%
- Two or more races3535.3%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)2774.1%
- Black or African American240.4%
- Asian240.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native130.2%
- Some other race70.1%
1.7% of residents (111) were born outside the United States.
Languages spoken at home
6,326 residents age 5 and older
98.7% speak only English at home and 1.3% speak another language. 10 people (0.2%) speak English less than "very well."
- Spanish450.7%
- German or other West Germanic290.5%
- Other Asian and Pacific Island languages50.1%
- Other Indo-European languages40.1%
- Other languages20.0%
Commute to work
3,296 workers who do not work from home
The average one-way commute is 13.2 minutes.
- Under 10 minutes51.3%
- 10 to 19 minutes23.8%
- 20 to 29 minutes8.9%
- 30 to 44 minutes12.1%
- 45 to 59 minutes1.7%
- 60 minutes or more2.2%
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $119,000
- Median gross rent
- $805 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 75.1% of 3,100 households
- Housing units
- 3,674
- Median year built
- 1957
Cultural communities
Largest reported origins and ancestries. People may report more than one.
- German Americans2,98944.8%
- Irish Americans5648.4%
- Mexican Americans2073.1%
- French Americans2043.1%
- Russian Americans1462.2%
- Italian Americans1342.0%
- Dutch Americans1201.8%
- Scottish Americans1031.5%
- Swedish Americans721.1%
- Polish Americans410.6%
Asian groups count people reporting one Asian group alone. Hispanic origins and ancestries are self-reported and can overlap.
ZIP codes in Russell County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Russell County, KS?
- About 6,679 people live in Russell County, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 44.4.
- What is the median household income in Russell County?
- The median household income in Russell County is $62,392, compared with $74,275 for Kansas. It ranks 64th of 105 counties in the state.
- What is the poverty rate in Russell County?
- 14.7% of people in Russell County (955) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The Kansas rate is 11.3%.
- How long is the commute in Russell County?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Russell County is 13.2 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Russell County?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is German Americans with about 2,989 people (44.8% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.