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Russell County

Virginia · 25,781 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 $38,564. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,200. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,781
−15%since 2000
from 30,308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Russell County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,564
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,834 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,030
+48%since 2000
from $14,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(28,981)
Black3%(923)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(237)
Asian0%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(2,857)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(24,754)
Black0.9%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(168)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other1.8%(475)
Diversity Score8.6%(2,222)
Segregation Score47.8%(12,332)
Diversity Score
9
−9%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Virginia?

Russell County, Virginia has about 25,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Russell County, Virginia earns about $38,564 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Virginia?

About 10.2% 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 18.2% of people in Russell County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,886 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 301Census Tract 303Census Tract 306Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 304.03Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 304.04Census Tract 305
6 ZIP codes
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