Population 6,679 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Russell County
Household size in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Russell County are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.16 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Russell County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 45.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Russell County as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Russell County
Renters in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Russell County rent their homes (24.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Russell County: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Russell County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $472 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $594 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $630 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $783 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Russell County runs $783 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $311 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Russell County
Bachelor's degrees in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Russell County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Russell County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Kansas counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Russell County: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Russell County has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Russell County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County | 2.21 | 45.4 | 11.2% | 24.9% | 16.6% | 1957 | $783 | 20.4% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| Ellis County | 2.21 | 36.4 | 10.3% | 36.8% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,097 | 38.3% | 95.0% | 3.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2.25 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 19.6% | 22.7% | 1941 | $634 | 26.2% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Trego County | 1.97 | 53.8 | 9.1% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 1963 | $730 | 29.5% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Ottawa County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 12.0% | 1970 | $818 | 28.0% | 94.9% | 3.0% |
| Saline County | 2.38 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 32.9% | 8.6% | 1967 | $1,034 | 28.9% | 93.3% | 4.6% |
| Gove County | 2.37 | 41.3 | 4.1% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 1956 | $714 | 24.2% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Dickinson County | 2.30 | 43.2 | 8.9% | 21.4% | 9.2% | 1956 | $849 | 24.3% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Geary County | 2.68 | 28.5 | 15.8% | 56.5% | 10.4% | 1987 | $1,210 | 26.6% | 93.5% | 8.4% |
| Logan County | 2.16 | 41.3 | 5.3% | 35.1% | 8.5% | 1958 | $837 | 25.7% | 93.6% | 1.8% |
| Wabaunsee County | 2.62 | 43.9 | 5.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1962 | $917 | 26.2% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Russell County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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