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Russell, KS


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Russell, Kansas

Russell, Kansas, in Russell county, is 117 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 4,696.

The People and Families of Russell

In Russell, about 56% of adults are married. Russell offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russell had a median family income of $37,813. In Russell, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Russell.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Russell gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Russell Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Russell. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Russell, 94% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Russell, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Russell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRussell Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Russell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Russell, KS

Comparing Russell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built34

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