Russell County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Russell County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51167
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 167
Geography
- Land Area
- 473.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 476.44 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.933420
- Longitude
- -82.095934
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,418
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,636
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,244 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 0.7% |
| White | 24,641 | 96.9% |
| Black | 275 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,506 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 0.6% |
| White | 20,013 | 97.0% |
| Black | 278 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,538
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,584
- Poverty Rate
- 16.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,217
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,711 | 96.8% |
| Black | 287 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,914
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,082 | 39.5% |
| Republican | 10,223 | 57.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 609 | 3.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,598 | 48.0% |
| Female | 9,316 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,918 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 0.8% |
| Black | 41 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,537
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,207 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 27.2% |
| Black | 11 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 39.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,799 | 44.2% |
| Female | 3,738 | 40.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,870 (31.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,476 (13.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,761
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $129,664
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $711
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.2%
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.