Russell County Summary

Life in Russell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Russell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Russell County:

  • The population in Russell County is 18,021.

  • The median home value in Russell County is $131,920.

  • The median income in Russell County is $48,220.

  • The median rent in Russell County is $611.

  • The unemployment rate in Russell County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Russell County is 21.6%.

  • The average high in Russell County is 72.5° and there are 127.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Russell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Russell County

Russell Springs, KY Population 2,713

Jamestown, KY Population 2,343

Map Of Russell County

Russell County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Russell County is 72.5°.

  • There are 89.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 127.7 inches of rain each year with 4.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Russell County.

StatRussell County
Mean High72.5
Nice Days89.6
Rainfall127.7
Snowfall4.0
Sunny_hours4:48
72.5°
Average High
127.7
Inches of Rain

Russell County Photos

Russell County Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User W.marsh | GFDL

Russell County Demographics

Population over time in Russell County

The current population in Russell County is 18,021. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,909 0.4%
2021 17,846 0.4%
2020 17,778 -

Gender in Russell County

  • Russell County is 50.4% female with 9,090 female residents.

  • Russell County is 49.6% male with 8,931 male residents.

Female
50.4% (9,090)
Male
49.6% (8,931)
Gender Russell County KY USA
Female 50.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Russell County

Russell County is:

  • 92.9% White with 16,738 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 194 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 10 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 386 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 693 Hispanic residents.

White
92.9% (16,738)
African American
1.1% (194)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (10)
Two Or More
2.1% (386)
Hispanic
3.8% (693)

Table: Russell County By Race

Race Russell County KY USA
White 92.9% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Russell County, Kentucky

  • 7.6% of households in Russell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.6% of households in Russell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Russell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Russell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Russell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Russell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Russell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Russell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Russell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Russell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (1,378)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.6% (1,378)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.1% (2,173)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (2,108)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (2,247)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (2,895)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (2,836)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.3% (1,856)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (637)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (506)
Income Russell County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.6% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.3% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Russell County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Russell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Russell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Russell County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Russell County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Russell County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Russell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Russell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Russell County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Russell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,261)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,802)
High School / GED
39% (7,028)
Some College
18% (3,243)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,802)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,621)
Master's Degree
5% (901)
Professional Degree
1% (180)
Doctorate Degree
1% (180)
Education Russell County KY USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 39% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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