Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 18,667 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 65th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,582 and has seen a growth of 6.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 14,009 adults, (3,748 of whom are seniors) in Russell County.
Female: 9,201 (50.5%)
Male: 9,020 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Russell County includes 92.49% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,853 | 92.49% |
| Two or more races | 777 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 301 | 1.65% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
Russell County's average per capita income is $39,379. Household income levels show a median of $44,738. The poverty rate stands at 23.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,531 | - |
| Families | $60,785 | $84,056 |
| Households | $44,738 | $68,696 |
| Non Families | $27,120 | $37,901 |
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