U.S. County · Profile

Russell County

25.5KTotal Population
54Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.90%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Russell County has a population of 25,477 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

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):0.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.5%24,585
Black or African American2.0%510
Two or More Races0.9%229
Hispanic or Latino0.7%178
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%76
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%51
Asian0.0%0
Some Other Race0.0%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
$44,088
40.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,939
32.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.3%
67.8% above national average
Median Age
46.6 years

Income & Poverty

$44,088Median Household Income
$25,939Per Capita Income
19.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,088$60,359
Families$63,176$74,920
Married-couple Families$63,176$70,757
Nonfamily Households$23,515$25,396

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, Virginia.

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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