As of 2026 the population of Russell County is 6,598. The population is expected to shrink to 6,527 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.22%.
The median age of Russell County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Russell County is 24.4, meaning that there is a 24% 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 $83,889 and projected to be $93,609 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,538, projected to be $42,047 in 2031. 3.32% of households – 219 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $752,457 and the average disposable income is $64,752.
There are 3,678 housing units in Russell County; 2,186 are owner-occupied, 758 are rented, and 734 are vacant. The average home value is $201,025, with 301 homes built in 2010 or later, and 952 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 446 businesses in Russell County, employing 2,781 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,585 age 16 and above. 701 workers commute into Russell County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,867 residents both live and work in/around Russell County. The average travel time is 13.2 minutes. 33.62% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,902 drive alone, 307 carpool, and 18 take public transportation. 69 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 289 residents work from home.
1,562 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 728 have associates degrees, 613 have bachelor’s degrees, and 327 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
