Russell County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,538 | — | #1,636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,012 | -33.4% | #2,770 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,600 | -57.2% | #2,661 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $653 | -43.9% | #2,929 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.4% | #2,246 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Russell County has a population of 25,538, making it the #1,636 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Russell County is $50,012, ranking #2,770 out of 3,222 counties — 33.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Russell County is $120,600 (-57.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $653/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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95.3% of residents in Russell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Russell County, Virginia
Russell County, Virginia has a total population of 25,538, making it the 1,636th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Russell County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Russell County is $50,012, which ranks #2,770 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Russell County is $120,600, 57.2% below the national median. Renters in Russell County pay a median gross rent of $653 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Russell County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Russell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (1.1%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
All data for Russell County, Virginia 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.