Russell springs is located in Russell county Kentucky with a geographic area of 4.7 square miles. The total population in Russell springs is 2,587 with 47.4% male and 52.6% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.1% of the population and over age 65 is 17.9% of the population. The median household income is $31,714, per capita income is $16,289. There are a total of 875 housing units with 50.9% owner occupied. Education includes 36.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 25.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Russell springs in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 36 degrees.