Russell County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Russell County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01113
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 113
Geography
- Land Area
- 641.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 647.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.289811
- Longitude
- -85.186980
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 58,389
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,094
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 55,047 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,338 | 5.7% |
| White | 26,177 | 44.8% |
| Black | 26,455 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 246 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,135 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,955 | 4.4% |
| White | 20,711 | 47.0% |
| Black | 20,498 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 392 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 580 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 58,811
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,958
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,911
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,947 | 45.8% |
| Black | 26,810 | 45.6% |
| Asian | 316 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 37,634
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 21,309 | 56.6% |
| Republican | 14,814 | 39.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,511 | 4.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,831 | 44.7% |
| Female | 20,801 | 55.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,536 | 43.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,280 | 3.4% |
| Black | 18,202 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,375
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 30.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,889 | 35.6% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 17.0% |
| Black | 4,811 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 23.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,987 | 29.6% |
| Female | 6,388 | 30.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,533 (26.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,261 (18.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,711
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,628
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,114
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 9.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.