Russell County, Kentucky
Total Population: 18,117
County Seat: Jamestown
Median Home Value
$148,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$50,520
Across all households
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.1%
65 Years and Over
20.6%
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.8%
No Health Insurance
6.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$50,520
Mean Household Income
$68,781
Per Capita Income
$28,231
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$148,200
Median Rent
$660/mo
Total Housing Units
10,146
Owner-Occupied
73.5%
Renter-Occupied
26.5%
Vacancy Rate
28.9%
Married Couple Households
46.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.9%
Average Household Size
2.48
Broadband Internet Access
80.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21207.