Russell Springs, KY Demographics

A map of Russell Springs's Population by Race

Russell Springs, Kentucky had a population of 2,715 in 2020. It was 87.0% White, 0.7% Black, 1.4% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Russell Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is the 132nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Russell Springs's White Population

2,361 residents of Russell Springs identify as White, or 87.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Russell Springs slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #365 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is more White than neighboring Columbia (82.3% White), and Monticello (85.1% White). Russell Springs is less White than neighboring Jamestown (88.5% White), Liberty (91.1% White), and Albany (90.7% White).

Russell Springs's Black Population

18 residents of Russell Springs identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Russell Springs slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #364 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is less Black than neighboring Jamestown (2.4% Black), Columbia (7.1% Black), Liberty (1.1% Black), and Monticello (2.1% Black).

Russell Springs's Asian Population

38 residents of Russell Springs identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Russell Springs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #94 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is more Asian than neighboring Jamestown (0.3% Asian), Columbia (0.8% Asian), Liberty (0.4% Asian), Monticello (0.4% Asian), and Albany (0% Asian).

Russell Springs's Hispanic Population

201 residents of Russell Springs identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Russell Springs roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (4% Hispanic), Columbia (5.4% Hispanic), Liberty (4.2% Hispanic), and Albany (5.5% Hispanic). Russell Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (9.8% Hispanic).

Russell Springs's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Russell Springs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Russell Springs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #89 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty (0.5% Native American/Other), Monticello (0.2% Native American/Other), and Albany (0.5% Native American/Other).

Russell Springs's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Russell Springs identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Russell Springs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Russell Springs is ranked #399 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Russell Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (2.6% Multiracial), Monticello (2.4% Multiracial), and Albany (2.6% Multiracial). Russell Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Jamestown (4% Multiracial), and Columbia (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.