Russell County, Kansas
Russell County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,970 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,804 inhabitants. Its county seat is Russell. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Russell County
| Population : | 6,804 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Russell County, Russell County, Russell County |
| Area : | 2328 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
| Capital : | Russell |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:58:22 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Russell County is located at 38°54'53"N 98°45'44"W (38.9147800, -98.7623500). It has 5 neighbors: Ellis County, Ellsworth County, Lincoln County, Osborne County and Rush County.
Russell County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
The largest city of Russell County is Lucas with a population of 390. Other cities include, Gorham population 336, Luray population 182, Dorrance population 180 and Bunker Hill population 93. See all Russell County cities & populated places.
Russell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 390 | City in Russell County, Kansas |
| Gorham | 336 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Luray | 182 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Dorrance | 180 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bunker Hill | 93 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Russell | 80 | City in the U. |
| Paradise | 48 | City in Kansas |
| Waldo | 29 | City in Kansas, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Russell County
Russell County has 5 neighbours.
- Ellis County county in Kansas, United States
- Ellsworth County county in Kansas, United States
- Lincoln County county in Kansas, United States
- Osborne County county in Kansas, United States
- Rush County county in Kansas, United States
- Russell
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Russell County decreased by 2.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,987 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,990 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,977 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,007 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,044 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,007 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,930 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,902 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,856 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,804 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Russell County (1)
art director Randall Duell was born in Russell County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Russell County , Alabama county in Virginia, United States with a population of 58,237 people.
- Russell County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 26,647 people.
- Russell County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 17,998 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
