Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 25,256 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 72nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 28,873 and has seen a growth of -12.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Russell County includes 96.99% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (96.99%)
Black or African American (1.26%)
Two or more races (1.07%)
Other race (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.19%)
Native American (0.18%)
Asian (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,863 | 96.99% |
| Black or African American | 324 | 1.26% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 55 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Russell County's average per capita income is $42,903. Household income levels show a median of $49,020. The poverty rate stands at 18.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,352 | - |
| Families | $66,688 | $81,297 |
| Households | $49,020 | $66,584 |
| Non Families | $25,877 | $37,026 |
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