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The total population of Russell County is estimated to be 18,021 with 8,931 males (49.56%) and 9,090 females (50.44%). There are 159 more females than males in Russell County.
The median household income in Russell County was $45,237 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 2,050(4.34%) from $47,287 in 2020. This income is 60.63% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Russell County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $60,847. Overall, the median household income for the county of Russell County stands at $45,237.
In Russell County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $27,448 for males and $22,127 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $44,825 for males and $40,453 for females.
In Russell County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $46,342, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $15,218.
In 2022, the population of Russell County was 18,178, a 0.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Russell County's population was 18,195, an increase of 1.11% compared to a population of 17,995 in 2020.
The median age in Russell County, KY is 42.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.28% were under the age of 15, 17.38% aged 15 to 29, 43.59% aged 30 to 64, 17.94% aged 65 to 84, and 1.81% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Russell County population: 94% are White, 1.25% are Black or African American, 0.05% are Asian, 1.68% are some other race and 3.02% are multiracial.