Russell County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Russell County has a population of 25,538 residents and a median age of 46.7 years, making it the #1,636 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median home value is $120,600, and the median household income is $50,012, which is 33% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Russell County, 13.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 61.2% below the national average, ranking #3,018 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Russell County is 73.1 years. 22.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.0% of adults in Russell County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 15.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.6 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
21.6% of children in Russell County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 11.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 31.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Russell County is 61.8%. The mean commute time is 32.7 min, which is 18.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Russell County voted Republican with a margin of 67.5%. The vote was 16.1% Dem / 83.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.9 toward Republicans .
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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.