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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Russell County

Virginia · 30,308 residents · 473.524 sq mi
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Russell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,834. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,308
+6%since 1990
from 28,667 in 1990
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+12%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Russell County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,834
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,853 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,863
+70%since 1990
from $8,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
18.9% rent
2.1
−20%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(28,406)
Black0.6%(184)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(46)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score2.7%(760)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(28,981)
Black3%(923)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(237)
Asian0%(15)
Diversity Score9.4%(2,857)
9
+255%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Virginia?

Russell County, Virginia has about 30,308 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Russell County, Virginia earns about $26,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell County, Virginia expensive?

In Russell County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Virginia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Russell County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in Russell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,641 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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