Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 18,758 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 65th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,582 and has seen a growth of 6.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Russell County includes 92.84% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.84%)
Two or more races (3.99%)
Other race (2.1%)
Black or African American (0.97%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Native American (0.04%)
Asian (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,819 | 92.84% |
| Two or more races | 723 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 381 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Russell County's average per capita income is $39,695. Household income levels show a median of $50,520. The poverty rate stands at 23.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,402 | - |
| Families | $66,960 | $84,999 |
| Households | $50,520 | $68,781 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $38,677 |
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