Russell County Summary

Life in Russell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Russell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Russell County:

  • The population in Russell County is 25,763.

  • The median home value in Russell County is $127,668.

  • The median income in Russell County is $44,088.

  • The median rent in Russell County is $668.

  • The unemployment rate in Russell County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Russell County is 19.3%.

  • The average high in Russell County is 69.6° and there are 114.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Russell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Russell County

Lebanon, VA Population 3,139

Raven, VA Population 2,065

Honaker, VA Population 1,213

St. Paul, VA Population 1,129

Castlewood, VA Population 1,122

Dante, VA Population 518

Cleveland, VA Population 352

Map Of Russell County

Russell County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Russell County is 69.6°.

  • There are 90.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.6 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:33 hours of sun each day in Russell County.

StatRussell County
Mean High69.6
Nice Days90.86
Rainfall114.6
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours4:33
69.6°
Average High
114.6
Inches of Rain

Russell County Photos

Lebanonc Va
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr | CC BY-SA 2.0

Russell County Demographics

Population over time in Russell County

The current population in Russell County is 25,763. The population has decreased -4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,932 -3.7%
2021 26,937 -0.8%
2020 27,141 -

Gender in Russell County

  • Russell County is 50.0% female with 12,894 female residents.

  • Russell County is 50.0% male with 12,869 male residents.

Female
50.0% (12,894)
Male
50.0% (12,869)
Gender Russell County VA USA
Female 50.0% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Russell County

Russell County is:

  • 96.1% White with 24,770 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 493 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 77 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 0.7% Two Or More with 178 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.7% Hispanic with 178 Hispanic residents.

White
96.1% (24,770)
African American
1.9% (493)
American Indian
0.2% (49)
Asian
0.0% (10)
Hawaiian
0.3% (77)
Other
0.0% (8)
Two Or More
0.7% (178)
Hispanic
0.7% (178)

Table: Russell County By Race

Race Russell County VA USA
White 96.1% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.7% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Russell County, Virginia

  • 7.4% of households in Russell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Russell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Russell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Russell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Russell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Russell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Russell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Russell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Russell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Russell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (1,915)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (1,690)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.5% (3,485)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (3,396)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (3,689)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (4,499)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (2,801)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (2,675)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (836)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (772)
Income Russell County VA USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.5% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 15.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Russell County for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Russell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Russell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Russell County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Russell County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Russell County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Russell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Russell County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Russell County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Russell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (2,318)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,061)
High School / GED
41% (10,562)
Some College
19% (4,894)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,576)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,318)
Master's Degree
3% (772)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (257)
Education Russell County VA USA
< 9th Grade 9% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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