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Russell County School District
Russell County School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 18,221. The median household income is $44,738 and the median age is 42.0.
18,221
Population
72
People / sq mi
$44,738
Median Income
42.0
Median Age
Russell County School District covers 253 sq mi of land at 71.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$44,738
Median Household Income
$29,055
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$163,200
Median Home Value
$681
Median Rent
70.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
81.8%
High School+
15.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Russell County School District serves a community with a population of 18,221 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Russell County School District is $44,738, with a per capita income of $29,055. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
Russell County School District is 92.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Russell County School District, 81.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Russell County School District is $163,200, with a median rent of $681. The homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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Data for Russell County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2105160).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.