Russell County Demographics

A map of Russell County's Population by Race

Russell County, Alabama had a population of 59,183 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 43.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Russell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Russell County is the 22nd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.

Russell County's White Population

26,679 residents of Russell County identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Russell County less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #55 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more White than neighboring Muscogee County (38.2% White), and Stewart County (25.2% White). Russell County is less White than neighboring Lee County (63% White), Chattahoochee County (56.5% White), and Quitman County (53.2% White).

Russell County's Black Population

25,930 residents of Russell County identify as Black, or 43.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Russell County larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more Black than neighboring Lee County (22.5% Black), Chattahoochee County (15.3% Black), and Quitman County (41% Black). Russell County is less Black than neighboring Muscogee County (45.8% Black), and Stewart County (46.3% Black).

Russell County's Asian Population

408 residents of Russell County identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more Asian than neighboring Quitman County (0.5% Asian). Russell County is less Asian than neighboring Lee County (4.9% Asian), Muscogee County (2.7% Asian), Chattahoochee County (3.2% Asian), and Stewart County (3.1% Asian).

Russell County's Hispanic Population

3,195 residents of Russell County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lee County (5.2% Hispanic), and Quitman County (1.4% Hispanic). Russell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Muscogee County (8% Hispanic), Chattahoochee County (16.8% Hispanic), and Stewart County (22.9% Hispanic).

Russell County's Native American/Other Population

542 residents of Russell County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lee County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Stewart County (0.4% Native American/Other). Russell County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muscogee County (1% Native American/Other), Chattahoochee County (2% Native American/Other), and Quitman County (1% Native American/Other).

Russell County's Multiracial Population

2,429 residents of Russell County identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Russell County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Russell County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Russell County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (3.8% Multiracial), Stewart County (2% Multiracial), and Quitman County (2.8% Multiracial). Russell County is less Multiracial than neighboring Muscogee County (4.3% Multiracial), and Chattahoochee County (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.