Population 58,811 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Russell County
Household size in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Russell County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Russell County are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Russell County (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Russell County
Renters in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Russell County than nationally: 38.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over half of owners (53.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Alabama county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Russell County: 13.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Russell County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $839 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$439 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Russell County costs $1,122 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $439 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Russell County
Bachelor's degrees in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Russell County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Russell County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Russell County
| Period | Russell County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Russell County than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Russell County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Chattahoochee County | 2.45 | 30.0 | 14.8% | 60.7% | 36.6% | 1972 | $1,321 | 31.7% | 97.3% | 7.7% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| Marion County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 16.0% | 1994 | $752 | 17.5% | 77.9% | 4.4% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 18.1% | 1983 | $736 | 17.6% | 80.3% | 2.5% |
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
| Elmore County | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 23.0% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,022 | 25.0% | 89.4% | 4.8% |
| Montgomery County | 2.52 | 38.1 | 20.9% | 42.2% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,232 | 33.8% | 88.3% | 7.7% |
| Peach County | 2.56 | 38.1 | 14.3% | 30.4% | 16.2% | 1985 | $986 | 22.6% | 88.2% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Adams County, IL · Worcester County, MD · Winona County, MN · Windsor County, VT · Wilson County, TX · Wilkes County, NC · Carbon County, PA · Blue Earth County, MN · Blount County, AL · Belmont County, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Russell County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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