Russell Springs, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Adair County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,755
Population
584/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$24,159 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$163,515 Zillow
$747
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
107
Violent Crime/100K
816 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,755
Census 2023
Population Density
584
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
44.3 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.3%
Spanish
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.1%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.1%
29% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.464
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,755 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 584 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.1% |
| Broadband Access | 74.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.464 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |