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 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 6,856 inhabitants. Its county seat is Russell. The county was created 154 years ago in 1867.
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.
The largest city of Russell County is Lucas with a population of 391. Other cities include, Gorham population 337, Luray population 184, Dorrance population 179 and Bunker Hill population 94. See all Russell County cities & populated places.
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Russell County Quick Facts
| Population : | 6,856 (2019) |
| 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 : | 06:52:25 (12th June 2021) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.66% (2010-2019) |
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 1.66% in 9 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 |
People born in Russell County (1)
art director Randall Duell was born in Russell County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Russell County, Alabama county in Virginia, United States
- Russell County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States
- Russell County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States
Russell County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Russell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 391 | City in Russell County, Kansas |
| Gorham | 337 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Luray | 184 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Dorrance | 179 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bunker Hill | 94 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Russell | 81 | City in the U. |
| Paradise | 48 | City in Kansas |
| Waldo | 30 | City in Kansas, USA |
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2,913,314 | State of the United States of America |
| Johnson County | 602,401 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 516,042 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 389,938 | County seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States |
| Overland Park | 195,494 | City in the U. |
| Shawnee County | 176,875 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,429 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | County seat of Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States |
| Douglas County | 122,259 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 81,758 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 74,232 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,911 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 65,807 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Reno County | 61,998 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 55,625 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Saline County | 54,224 | County in Kansas, United States |