Russell County, Kentucky

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Not to be confused with Russell, Kentucky.
Russell County, Kentucky
File:Russell County Kentucky courthouse.jpg
Russell County courthouse in Jamestown
Map of Kentucky highlighting Russell County
Location in the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location in the U.S.
Founded December 14, 1825
Named for William Russell
Seat Jamestown
Largest city Russell Springs
Area
 • Total 283 sq mi (733 km2)
 • Land 254 sq mi (658 km2)
 • Water 29 sq mi (75 km2), 10%
Population
 • (2010) 17,565
 • Density 69/sq mi (27/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.russellcountyky.com

Russell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,565.[1] Its county seat is Jamestown.[2] The county was formed on December 14, 1825 from portions of Adair, Cumberland and Wayne Counties and is named for William Russell.[3] It is a prohibition or dry county, meaning that the sale of alcohol is restricted or prohibited.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 283 square miles (730 km2), of which 254 square miles (660 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (10%) is water.[5] The highest point is 1,140 feet (350 m) atop Dickerson Ridge in the extreme northern part of the county and the lowest point is 530 feet (160 m) along the Cumberland River.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1830 3,879 —
1840 4,238 9.3%
1850 5,349 26.2%
1860 6,024 12.6%
1870 5,809 −3.6%
1880 7,591 30.7%
1890 8,136 7.2%
1900 9,695 19.2%
1910 10,861 12.0%
1920 11,854 9.1%
1930 11,930 0.6%
1940 13,615 14.1%
1950 13,717 0.7%
1960 11,076 −19.3%
1970 10,542 −4.8%
1980 13,708 30.0%
1990 14,716 7.4%
2000 16,315 10.9%
2010 17,565 7.7%
Est. 2014 17,774 [6] 1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 16,315 people, 6,941 households, and 4,796 families residing in the county. The population density was 64 per square mile (25/km2). There were 9,064 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.34% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,941 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county the population was spread out with 22.50% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $22,042, and the median income for a family was $27,803. Males had a median income of $24,193 versus $18,289 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,183. About 20.40% of families and 24.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.80% of those under age 18 and 27.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

See also

References

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