Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 25,234 with a growth rate of -0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 72nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,873 and has seen a growth of -12.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 48 years
Male: 45.2 years
There are 20,721 adults, (6,033 of whom are seniors) in Russell County.
Female: 12,907 (50.5%)
Male: 12,631 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Russell County includes 96.76% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,711 | 96.76% |
| Two or more races | 349 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 287 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.09% |
Russell County's average per capita income is $44,476. Household income levels show a median of $50,012. The poverty rate stands at 16.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,066 | - |
| Families | $69,267 | $84,455 |
| Households | $50,012 | $69,488 |
| Non Families | $24,018 | $36,883 |
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