Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 58,927 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 25th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 53,327 and has seen a growth of 10.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Russell County includes 46.59% White, 45.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (46.59%)
Black or African American (45.53%)
Two or more races (5.12%)
Other race (1.92%)
Asian (0.6%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,421 | 46.59% |
| Black or African American | 26,800 | 45.53% |
| Two or more races | 3,014 | 5.12% |
| Other race | 1,128 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 351 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Russell County's average per capita income is $38,629. Household income levels show a median of $50,046. The poverty rate stands at 22.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,646 | - |
| Families | $61,896 | $76,418 |
| Households | $50,046 | $65,547 |
| Non Families | $30,302 | $44,727 |
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