Russell County Demographics
A map of Russell County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,039 | 90.3% |
Multiracial | 286 | 4.3% |
Hispanic | 236 | 3.5% |
Black | 60 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 42 | 0.6% |
Asian | 28 | 0.4% |
Russell County, Kansas had a population of 6,691 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 0.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Russell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Russell County is the 54th most populous county of the 105 counties in Kansas.
Russell County's White Population
6,039 residents of Russell County identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Russell County larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more White than neighboring Barton County (78.1% White), Ellis County (86.8% White), and Ellsworth County (85.6% White). Russell County is less White than neighboring Osborne County (93.9% White), and Lincoln County (91.6% White).
Russell County's Black Population
60 residents of Russell County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more Black than neighboring Osborne County (0% Black), and Lincoln County (0.2% Black). Russell County is less Black than neighboring Barton County (1.1% Black), Ellis County (1.1% Black), and Ellsworth County (4% Black).
Russell County's Asian Population
28 residents of Russell County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more Asian than neighboring Barton County (0.3% Asian), and Lincoln County (0.3% Asian). Russell County is less Asian than neighboring Osborne County (0.5% Asian), and Ellis County (0.9% Asian).
Russell County's Hispanic Population
236 residents of Russell County identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Russell County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #78 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more Hispanic than neighboring Osborne County (1.9% Hispanic). Russell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Barton County (16.2% Hispanic), Ellis County (7% Hispanic), Lincoln County (4.4% Hispanic), and Ellsworth County (5.7% Hispanic).
Russell County's Native American/Other Population
42 residents of Russell County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #66 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ellis County (0.5% Native American/Other). Russell County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln County (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ellsworth County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Russell County's Multiracial Population
286 residents of Russell County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Russell County is ranked #40 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Russell County is more Multiracial than neighboring Osborne County (3.1% Multiracial), Barton County (3.6% Multiracial), Ellis County (3.7% Multiracial), Lincoln County (2.7% Multiracial), and Ellsworth County (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.