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Population Review

Russell County, KY — Population & Demographics

Russell County, KY has a population of 18,117. The median household income is $50,520 and the median age is 42.2.

18,117

Population

$50,520

Median Income

$148,200

Median Home Value

42.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White92.8%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,520

Median Household Income

$28,231

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$148,200

Median Home Value

$660

Median Rent

73.5%

Homeownership

Education

81.8%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Russell County, KY has a population of 18,117 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Russell County, KY is $50,520.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.