U.S. County · Profile

Russell County

18.3KTotal Population
72Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.27%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Russell County has a population of 18,279 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Russell County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.6%17,109
Hispanic or Latino3.8%695
Two or More Races3.6%658
Some Other Race1.6%292
Black or African American1.1%201
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Russell County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$48,220
35.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,790
32.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.6%
87.8% above national average
Median Age
42.4 years

Income & Poverty

$48,220Median Household Income
$25,790Per Capita Income
21.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,220$61,985
Families$64,233$74,694
Married-couple Families$64,233$71,941
Nonfamily Households$28,724$31,022

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Russell County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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