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Russell County

Alabama · 52,947 residents · 641.182 sq mi
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Russell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,947
+6%since 2000
from 49,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K49K53K57K60K1990201020202024Russell County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,481
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,415
+24%since 2000
from $14,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(27,925)
Black40.6%(20,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(744)
Asian0.3%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(31,466)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(27,591)
Black41.4%(21,926)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,946)
Asian0.4%(223)
Other2.5%(1,312)
Diversity Score69.5%(36,787)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Alabama?

Russell County, Alabama has about 52,947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell County, Alabama?

The typical household in Russell County, Alabama earns about $32,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell County, Alabama expensive?

In Russell County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Alabama?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Russell County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Alabama?

About 23.3% of people in Russell County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,087 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 304.03Census Tract 309.05Census Tract 309.06Census Tract 310Census Tract 307Census Tract 312Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 309.03Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 308Census Tract 309.04Census Tract 304.04Census Tract 303Census Tract 309.07Census Tract 305Census Tract 311Census Tract 302
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 36867ZIP 36869ZIP 36856ZIP 36875ZIP 36860ZIP 36871ZIP 36858ZIP 36851
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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