Russell County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21207 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,221 | — | #1,980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,738 | -40.5% | #2,973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,487 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,200 | -42.1% | #1,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $681 | -41.4% | #2,824 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | +83.4% | #2,911 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Russell County has a population of 18,221, making it the #1,980 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Russell County is $44,738, ranking #2,973 out of 3,222 counties — 40.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Russell County is $163,200 (-42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $681/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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92.4% of residents in Russell County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Russell County, Kentucky
Russell County, Kentucky has a total population of 18,221, making it the 1,980th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Russell County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Russell County is $44,738, which ranks #2,973 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Russell County is $163,200, 42.1% below the national median. Renters in Russell County pay a median gross rent of $681 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Russell County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Russell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Russell County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.