Russell County, Virginia
Russell County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,897 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,647 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.
Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
LebanonPopulation 3,184
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Russell County
| Population | 26,647 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (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 | 36.9338,-82.0956 |
| Named for | William Russell |
| Capital | Lebanon |
| Establishment | January 01, 1786 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:42:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Russell County is located at 36°56'2"N 82°5'44"W (36.9337600, -82.0956400). 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 Lebanon with a population of 3,184. Other cities include, Honaker population 1,322 and Cleveland population 170. See all Russell County cities & populated places.
Russell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3,184 | Town in Russell County, Virginia, United States |
| Honaker | 1,322 | Town in Virginia |
| Cleveland | 170 | Town in Russell County, Virginia, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chanc...
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Official Website- Lebanon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Russell County decreased by 8.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,897 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,683 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,427 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,336 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,077 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,854 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,422 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,046 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,795 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,586 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,647 | 0.23% | 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, Alabama county in Virginia, United States with a population of 58,237 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.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |