As of 2026 the population of Russell County, AL is 59,448. The population is expected to grow to 59,579 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.04%.
The median age of Russell County, AL residents is 38.
The diversity index of Russell County, AL is 63.6, meaning that there is a 64% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Russell County, AL is $67,479 and projected to be $76,873 in 2031. Per capita income is $28,552, projected to be $33,153 in 2031. 1.43% of households – 849 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $499,937 and the average disposable income is $51,818.
There are 28,333 housing units in Russell County, AL; 14,607 are owner-occupied, 10,437 are rented, and 3,289 are vacant. The average home value is $211,661, with 4,933 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,049 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,503 businesses in Russell County, AL, employing 14,021 workers and pulling from a labor force of 23,537 age 16 and above. 2,273 workers commute into Russell County, AL from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,653 residents both live and work in/around Russell County, AL. The average travel time is 26.3 minutes. 4.25% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,513 drive alone, 1,957 carpool, and 201 take public transportation. 475 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,189 residents work from home.
13,481 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5,415 have associates degrees, 5,500 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,639 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
