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Russell County, Alabama Population 2021
Russell County, Alabama's estimated population is 58,315 with a growth rate of 0.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County, Alabama is the 22nd largest county inAlabama. The 2010 Population was 53,321 and has seen a growth of 9.37% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,315 | 177 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 58,138 | 177 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 57,961 | 177 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 57,784 | 799 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 56,985 | -1,200 | -2.06% |
| 2016 | 58,185 | -659 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 58,844 | -380 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 59,224 | 75 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 59,149 | 1,649 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 57,500 | 2,648 | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 54,852 | 1,531 | 2.87% |
| 2010 | 53,321 | 6,461 | 13.79% |
| 1990 | 46,860 | -496 | -1.05% |
| 1980 | 47,356 | 1,962 | 4.32% |
| 1970 | 45,394 | -957 | -2.06% |
| 1960 | 46,351 | 5,987 | 14.83% |
| 1950 | 40,364 | 4,589 | 12.83% |
| 1940 | 35,775 | 8,398 | 30.68% |
| 1930 | 27,377 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 1920 | 27,448 | 1,511 | 5.83% |
| 1910 | 25,937 | -1,146 | -4.23% |
| 1900 | 27,083 | 2,990 | 12.41% |
| 1890 | 24,093 | -744 | -3.00% |
| 1880 | 24,837 | 3,201 | 14.79% |
| 1870 | 21,636 | -4,956 | -18.64% |
| 1860 | 26,592 | 7,044 | 36.03% |
| 1850 | 19,548 | 6,035 | 44.66% |
| 1840 | 13,513 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.30% (177)
County Website
State
Founded
December 18, 1832
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
53,321
Growth Since 2010
9.37% (4,994)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,519 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American | 25,300 | 43.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2,088 | 3.60% |
| Some Other Race | 1,290 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 553 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 179 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.04% |
Russell County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,262 | 2.47 | 60.2 |
| Married | 9,923 | 3.05 | 75 |
| Non Family | 8,314 | 1.2 | 52.6 |
| Female | 3,767 | 3.45 | 42 |
| Male | 1,258 | 3.33 | 47.5 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,973 | 5.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,324 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 12,237 | 31.44% |
| Some College | 9,088 | 23.35% |
| Associates Degree | 4,361 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,453 | 11.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,484 | 6.38% |
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Russell County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,422 | 16,949 | 3,543 |
| Black | 16,737 | 13,573 | 2,834 |
| Hispanic | 1,692 | 1,082 | 298 |
| 2+ Races | 744 | 705 | 136 |
| Other Race | 451 | 177 | 70 |
| Asian | 394 | 347 | 140 |
| Native American | 136 | 136 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.53%.
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$32,304
Average Earnings
$39,761
Average Male
$25,216
Average Female
Russell County, Alabama Language by Age
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Russell County, Alabama Language
93.43% of Russell County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 6.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.30% of the population.
Russell County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24,762 | 5,992 | 24.20% |
| White | 26,341 | 3,473 | 13.18% |
| Hispanic | 3,162 | 1,446 | 45.73% |
| Other | 1,290 | 971 | 75.27% |
| Multiple | 1,929 | 571 | 29.60% |
| Asian | 553 | 93 | 16.82% |
| Native | 179 | 67 | 37.43% |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 100.00% |
20.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.71%
Male Poverty Rate
22.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Russell County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Russell County, Alabama is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Russell County, Alabama is White, with 13.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.33%.
Russell County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Russell County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Russell County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Russell County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,834 | 15.10% |
| White | 2,765 | 12.82% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 12.76% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 12.11% |
| Asian | 56 | 12.47% |
| Other Race | 54 | 8.22% |
Russell County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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34.04%
Born in Russell County, Alabama
96.34%
Native Born
3.66%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.34% of Russell County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 34.04% having been born in Alabama. 2.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990