Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 42 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,421 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 653 (14%) |
| Associates | 899 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 775 (16.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 887 (19%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,938 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,327 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $722/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,721 |
| Vacant Units | 583 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Russell County is located in Kansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,832 residents. With a median age of 44.53, it is a middle-aged county.
Russell County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,937 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Russell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $113,327 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $722. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Russell County are primarily White (90.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Russell County, KS is a working-class area in Kansas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67626 | Bunker Hill | 238 | $58,827 | $113,700 | — | 13.1% | 58.2% |
| 67634 | Dorrance | 220 | $73,333 | $111,100 | — | 0.0% | 32.4% |
| 67640 | Gorham | 532 | $73,250 | $133,900 | $750 | 1.1% | 34.3% |
| 67648 | Lucas | 574 | $46,406 | $43,200 | $652 | 5.9% | 27.3% |
| 67649 | Luray | 202 | $55,625 | — | $244 | 7.8% | 35.0% |
| 67658 | Paradise | 132 | $87,500 | — | — | 0.0% | 52.7% |
| 67665 | Russell | 4,893 | $52,097 | $119,400 | $747 | 0.7% | 35.2% |
| 67673 | Waldo | 41 | $46,250 | — | — | 0.0% | 17.1% |