Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 58,837 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 25th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 53,327 and has seen a growth of 10.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 44,513 adults, (8,979 of whom are seniors) in Russell County.
Female: 30,838 (52.4%)
Male: 27,973 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Russell County includes 45.82% White, 45.59% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,947 | 45.82% |
| Black or African American | 26,810 | 45.59% |
| Two or more races | 3,814 | 6.49% |
| Other race | 840 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 316 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Russell County's average per capita income is $39,931. Household income levels show a median of $51,197. The poverty rate stands at 22.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,531 | - |
| Families | $64,209 | $78,789 |
| Households | $51,197 | $67,551 |
| Non Families | $30,856 | $47,992 |
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