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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Russell County

Kentucky · 16,315 residents · 253.272 sq mi
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Russell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,042. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,315
+11%since 1990
from 14,716 in 1990
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+11%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Russell County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,042
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,788 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,183
+47%since 1990
from $8,967 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
20.5% rent
2.5
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(14,588)
Black0.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(25)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score2.6%(379)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(15,942)
Black0.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(140)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score3.9%(635)
4
+51%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Kentucky?

Russell County, Kentucky has about 16,315 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Russell County, Kentucky earns about $22,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell County, Kentucky expensive?

In Russell County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Kentucky?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Russell County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky?

About 24.3% of people in Russell County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,599 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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