Russell, KS County is a small community of 6,747 people located in central Kansas. With a population density of 8 people per square mile, it's much less densely populated than the rest of the US. The area has plenty to offer its residents including a variety of local businesses such as the Russell Theater, a two-screen movie theatre, and Echo Valley Farm & Greenhouse where visitors can shop for plants and flowers. Year-round outdoor activities include bird watching at the Russell Lake Nature Preserve, camping at numerous campgrounds in the area, and fishing at Wilson Lake State Park. There are many organizations that work in Russell County such as the Russell County Historical Society and the Russell County 4-H Club. Sports fans can enjoy supporting their home team with local sporting events like football games at Ruppenthal Stadium or basketball games at Angelerich Activity Center.
The population in Russell County is 6,747. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Russell County is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Russell County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Russell County
- 52.2% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 11.9% have children, but are single
Race in Russell County
- 93.2% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 1.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander