Russell County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Russell County is located in Kansas with a total population of 6,717. It is the 54th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Russell County is 45.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Russell County is $53,902. This is 26% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $106,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Russell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Russell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.