Russell County, Alabama Population 2022
Russell County, Alabama's estimated population is 58,492 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 in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 53,321 and has seen a growth of 9.70% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 13,513 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 19,548 | 6,035 | 44.66% |
| 1860 | 26,592 | 7,044 | 36.03% |
| 1870 | 21,636 | -4,956 | -18.64% |
| 1880 | 24,837 | 3,201 | 14.79% |
| 1890 | 24,093 | -744 | -3.00% |
| 1900 | 27,083 | 2,990 | 12.41% |
| 1910 | 25,937 | -1,146 | -4.23% |
| 1920 | 27,448 | 1,511 | 5.83% |
| 1930 | 27,377 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 1940 | 35,775 | 8,398 | 30.68% |
| 1950 | 40,364 | 4,589 | 12.83% |
| 1960 | 46,351 | 5,987 | 14.83% |
| 1970 | 45,394 | -957 | -2.06% |
| 1980 | 47,356 | 1,962 | 4.32% |
| 1990 | 46,860 | -496 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 53,321 | 6,461 | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 54,852 | 1,531 | 2.87% |
| 2012 | 57,500 | 2,648 | 4.83% |
| 2013 | 59,149 | 1,649 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 59,224 | 75 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 58,844 | -380 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 58,185 | -659 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 56,985 | -1,200 | -2.06% |
| 2018 | 57,784 | 799 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 57,961 | 177 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 58,138 | 177 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 58,315 | 177 | 0.30% |
| 2022 | 58,492 | 177 | 0.30% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,675 | 47.77% |
| Black or African American | 26,023 | 44.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 676 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 1,538 | 2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1,911 | 3.30% |
Russell County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,694 | 2.42 | 60.5 |
| Married | 10,090 | 3.01 | 79 |
| Male | 1,251 | 3.12 | 53.2 |
| Female | 3,691 | 3.57 | 36 |
| Non Family | 8,662 | 1.14 | 50.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,731 | 4.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,052 | 10.32% |
| High School Graduate | 11,666 | 29.70% |
| Some College | 10,111 | 25.74% |
| Associates Degree | 4,849 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,416 | 11.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,455 | 6.25% |
Russell County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 594 | 535 | 172 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 694 | 678 | 131 |
| Other Race | 654 | 360 | 123 |
| White | 19,047 | 16,935 | 3,385 |
| Black | 17,339 | 14,199 | 2,917 |
| Hispanic | 1,763 | 1,248 | 242 |
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 28.96%.
$33,023
Average Earnings
$40,936
Average Male
$24,753
Average Female
Russell County, Alabama Language by Age
Russell County, Alabama Language
94.58% of Russell County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.33% of the population.
Russell County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 100.00% |
| Native | 85 | 44 | 51.76% |
| Hispanic | 3,246 | 1,406 | 43.31% |
| Black | 25,657 | 7,055 | 27.50% |
| Multiple | 1,747 | 414 | 23.70% |
| Asian | 676 | 100 | 14.79% |
| White | 25,752 | 3,458 | 13.43% |
| Other | 906 | NaN% |
21.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.12%
Male Poverty Rate
24.33%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.37%.
Russell County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Russell County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Russell County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Russell County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,822 | 13.48% |
| Black | 2,995 | 15.40% |
| Asian | 244 | 39.87% |
| Other Race | 99 | 11.96% |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 17.83% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 16.41% |
Russell County, Alabama Veterans by Education
11.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.36%
Born in Russell County, Alabama
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.87% of Russell County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 33.36% having been born in Alabama. 1.35% 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