Russell County, KY Demographics
Russell County, KY is the 65th most populous of 120 counties in Kentucky, with 17,991 residents across 253 square miles. That is about 71 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 17,991 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 253 sq mi |
| Density | 71 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Russell County compares to the US
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Central Location: Russell County, KY
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Russell County, KY
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9601.02 | 5,495 | 30.3 | 182 |
| Census Tract 9603 | 3,975 | 50.9 | 78 |
| Census Tract 9601.01 | 3,723 | 37.3 | 100 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 3,286 | 71.9 | 46 |
| Census Tract 9602 | 1,512 | 63.0 | 24 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.