Russell County, Alabama

Total Population: 58,858

County Seat: Phenix City

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Median Home Value

$152,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,046

Across all households

Median Age

37.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)45.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)44.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Two or More Races3.6%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

11.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,046

Mean Household Income

$65,547

Per Capita Income

$27,383

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$152,300

Median Rent

$898/mo

Total Housing Units

27,531

Owner-Occupied

60.6%

Renter-Occupied

39.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Married Couple Households

40.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.6%

Average Household Size

2.45

Broadband Internet Access

77.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01113.