Russell County, Alabama
Russell County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 52,947 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,237 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county was created 240 years ago in 1785.
County Snapshot
Russell County at a glance
Russell County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Phenix CityPopulation 36,487
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Russell County
| Population | 58,237 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Russell County, Russell County, Russell County |
| Area | 1235 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2884,-85.1850 |
| Named for | William Russell |
| Altitude | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Capital | Lebanon |
| Establishment | January 01, 1786 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:21:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Russell County is located at 32°17'18"N 85°11'6"W (32.2883800, -85.1849600). It has 6 neighbors: Buchanan County, Dickenson County, Scott County, Smyth County, Tazewell County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Russell County is Phenix City with a population of 36,487. Other cities include and Hurtsboro population 597. See all Russell County cities & populated places.
Russell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | 36,487 | City in Alabama |
| Ladonia | 3,142 | Census designated place |
| Hurtsboro | 597 | Town in Alabama, USA |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Russell County
Official Website- Lebanon
Demographics
The population of Russell County increased by 9.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,947 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,852 | 3.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,500 | 4.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,149 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,224 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 58,844 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 58,185 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,985 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,784 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,961 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,237 | 0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Russell County (7)
People born in Russell County, including politician Robert M. Patton, sociologist William Isaac Thomas, Confederate Army soldier, posse member of Earp Vendetta Ride Texas Jack Vermillion, .
More notable people
- Junior J. Spurrier (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 14/12/1922
- Phillip Puckett (American politician, banker) he was born in 10/08/1947
- William C. Price (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 01/01/1816
- Boyd C. Fugate (American politician) he was born in 11/11/1884
Other places with the same name (3)
- Russell County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 26,647 people.
- Russell County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 17,998 people.
- Russell County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 6,804 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |