Russell, KY County is a small rural county of just under 18,000 people located in the south-western region of the state. The county has a population density of 71 people per square mile which is slightly lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its relatively small size, Russell County offers plenty of activities to keep locals and visitors alike entertained.
Local businesses in Russell County include a variety of restaurants and shops such as Country Kitchen, Papa John’s Pizza, and SoBella Boutique. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hunting , camping , kayaking , horseback riding , and golfing at Crosswinds Golf Course. There are also several organizations in the area such as the Russell County Chamber of Commerce and Russellville Rotary Club that offer various events and programs throughout the year. Local sporting events include annual HS state championship games for baseball, softball and track & field. For those looking for entertainment options beyond sports, there are a number of theaters in nearby towns where one can see live performances or catch a movie.
The population in Russell County is 17,909. There are 71 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Russell County is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Russell County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Russell County
- 49.0% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 23.1% are married with children
- 17.8% have children, but are single
Race in Russell County
- 94.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.6% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander