Russell County: Demographics & People
Russell County's population stands at 25,538 people, in 10,669 households. Median age 46.7 years. (8.9y older than Virginia). Population is 1% Black and 1% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 294 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 74 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 25,538; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 25,538 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 9,070 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 46.7y is 7.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 25,538 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 4,817 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,537.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 10,151.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 6,033 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.8% |
| Median age | 46.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 25,538 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 25,538 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 24,711 |
| Black residents | 287 |
| Asian residents | 23 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 35 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 59 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 74 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 349 |
| Diversity Index | 6.3% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.7% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 16.9% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 25,538 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 25,340 |
| Residents born in this state | 19,390 |
| Residents born in another state | 5,827 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,325 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 95 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 123 |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
10,669 households.
| Family households | 7,147 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 10,669 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 294 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 20,016 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 19,722 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 294 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 25,313 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 8,006 |
| Pct With Disability | 31.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 406 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 25,331 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 24,103 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 484 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 357 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 376 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 11 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,228 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 4.8% |
| Pct White | 96.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29