Russell County, Alabama
Russell County is home to 58,811 people. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Alabama rate (15.6%). The median household income is $51,197.
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| Measure | Value | Alabama | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,811 | 5,086,768 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,197 | $63,999 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 22.2% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 32.4% | 21.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.3% | 9.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 28.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $165,700 | $209,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $939 | $1,007 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.4% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 39.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Barbour County
- Bullock County
- Lee County
- Macon County
- Chattahoochee County, Georgia
- Muscogee County, Georgia
- Stewart County, Georgia
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.