Russell, Kansas

Russell, Kansas
Main Street in downtown Russell (2009)
Location within Russell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Russell County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°53′23″N 98°51′26″W / 38.88972°N 98.85722°W / 38.88972; -98.85722
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRussell
Founded1871
Incorporated1872
Named afterRussell County
Area
  Total
4.82 sq mi (12.47 km2)
  Land4.82 sq mi (12.47 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,828 ft (557 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,401
  Density910/sq mi (350/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67665
Area code785
FIPS code20-61825
GNIS ID475222
Websiterussellcity.org

Russell is the most populous city in and the county seat of Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,401.