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Russell County, KS: growth, migration and housing
Russell County has 6,581 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 136 households moved in and 156 moved out (-20 net), while a net $0.3M of income left. Median household income is $62,392, the median home $119,000 and median rent $805 a month.
In Kansas: 52nd of 105 counties for 5-year population growth · 63rd of 103 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 64th of 105 counties for median household income · 56th of 105 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Russell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis County, KS | 34 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Russell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis County, KS | 42 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.