Russell County's estimated 2025 population is 59,044 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 25th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 53,327 and has seen a growth of 10.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Russell County includes 46.59% White, 45.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,421 | 46.59% |
| Black or African American | 26,800 | 45.53% |
| Two or more races | 3,014 | 5.12% |
| Other race | 1,128 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 351 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Russell County's average per capita income is $38,629. Household income levels show a median of $50,046. The poverty rate stands at 22.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,646 | - |
| Families | $61,896 | $76,418 |
| Households | $50,046 | $65,547 |
| Non Families | $30,302 | $44,727 |
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