Russell County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Russell County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21207
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 207
Geography
- Land Area
- 253.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 29.62 sq mi
- Total Area
- 282.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.990587
- Longitude
- -85.054950
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,930
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,791
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,303 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 626 | 3.5% |
| White | 16,805 | 93.7% |
| Black | 206 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,465 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 2.3% |
| White | 13,158 | 95.4% |
| Black | 216 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,221
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,740
- Poverty Rate
- 22.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,122
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,853 | 92.5% |
| Black | 224 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,155
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,210 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 10,217 | 77.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 324 | 2.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,347 | 48.2% |
| Female | 6,808 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,183 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 1.6% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,291
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,922 | 48.6% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 25.6% |
| Black | 7 | 53.8% |
| Asian | 69 | 58.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,019 | 47.6% |
| Female | 3,272 | 48.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,646 (29.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,936 (15.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,169
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $166,871
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $677
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.