As of 2025 the population of Russell County is 6,623. The population is expected to shrink to 6,560 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.19%.
The median age of Russell County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Russell County is 23.3, meaning that there is a 23% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Russell County is $75,136 and projected to be $82,167 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,420, projected to be $36,633 in 2030. 3.29% of households – 218 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $879,347 and the average disposable income is $57,937.
There are 3,671 housing units in Russell County; 2,158 are owner-occupied, 786 are rented, and 727 are vacant. The average home value is $192,746, with 143 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,119 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 452 businesses in Russell County, employing 2,879 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,382 age 16 and above. 743 workers commute into Russell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,609 residents both live and work in/around Russell County. The average travel time is 15.1 minutes. 23.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,679 drive alone, 380 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 57 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 263 residents work from home.
1,469 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 836 have associates degrees, 623 have bachelor’s degrees, and 260 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
