Russell County, AL population by race
The table below shows Russell County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,622 | 46.94% |
| Black or African American | 26,410 | 44.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 107 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 459 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 1,199 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,994 | 5.09% |
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Russell County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Russell County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Russell County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Russell County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.94% are white, 44.88% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.78% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.04% are some other race and 5.09% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Russell County, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Russell County is White with a population of 27,622 (46.94% of the total population).
Russell County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Russell County is White with a population of 27,622 (46.94% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,994 (5.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Russell County, AL
By ethnicity, 3,451 (5.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 55,398 (94.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Russell County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 26,170 (47.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Russell County, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Russell County's Non-Hispanic population.
Russell County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 25,923 | 46.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 26,170 | 47.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 88 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 459 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 58 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 590 | 1.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,110 | 3.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Russell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,192 (34.54% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Russell County, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Russell County's Hispanic population.
Russell County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 836 | 24.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,192 | 34.54% |
| Cuban | 306 | 8.87% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,117 | 32.37% |
Things to know
What percentage of Russell County, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.86% of Russell County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Russell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,192 (34.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Russell County, AL have?
Russell County, AL has 26,410 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Russell County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Russell County, AL?
With 94.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Russell County.
That being said, with a 44.88% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Russell County.
What is the majority race in Russell County, AL?
With a population of 27,622 (46.94% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Russell County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Russell County, with 44.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
