As of 2026 the population of Russell County, AL is 59,418. The population is expected to grow to 59,495 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.03%.
The median age of Russell County, AL residents is 38.
The diversity index of Russell County, AL is 63.2, meaning that there is a 63% 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 $65,956 and projected to be $72,791 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,361, projected to be $30,569 in 2031. 1.51% of households – 899 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $397,490 and the average disposable income is $50,953.
There are 27,902 housing units in Russell County, AL; 14,179 are owner-occupied, 10,414 are rented, and 3,309 are vacant. The average home value is $201,220, with 4,000 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,215 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,505 businesses in Russell County, AL, employing 14,208 workers and pulling from a labor force of 23,637 age 16 and above. 2,300 workers commute into Russell County, AL from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,105 residents both live and work in/around Russell County, AL. The average travel time is 25.7 minutes. 6.28% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 18,874 drive alone, 1,918 carpool, and 208 take public transportation. 728 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,777 residents work from home.
12,951 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5,852 have associates degrees, 4,778 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,602 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-06-12
