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Russell Springs city, KY

ZIP 42642 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42642

42642 has a population of 12,951 with a median age of 39.2 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.0%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.3%+56% vs US avg
x
High school
37.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.2%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.1%+66% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.6%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.4%+596% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 42642

Poverty Rate
22.6%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.9%+266% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.4%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.8%-15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.4%+596% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,951
Median age39.2
Poverty rate22.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born50.9%