2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,717
Russell County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 6,717. The median household income is $53,902, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.3%, median home value is $106,400, and 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
6,717
2023 estimate
Rank #2756 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,902
Household
Rank #2430 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$106,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2814 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2258 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Kansas avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
34% below Kansas avg·2% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Kansas avg·11% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,255
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% below Kansas avg·49% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Kansas avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Kansas avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
39% below Kansas avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
3,687
Households
3,099
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,430
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
28% below Kansas avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Kansas avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.9%
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