Russell County, Kentucky

Not to be confused with Russell, Kentucky.
Russell County, Kentucky

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 has been a prohibition or dry county, meaning that the sale of alcohol was prohibited, but in a referendum on Jan. 19, 2016, the county voted 3,833 to 3,423 to go "wet."[4][5]

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.[6] 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. %±
18303,879—
18404,2389.3%
18505,34926.2%
18606,02412.6%
18705,809−3.6%
18807,59130.7%
18908,1367.2%
19009,69519.2%
191010,86112.0%
192011,8549.1%
193011,9300.6%
194013,61514.1%
195013,7170.7%
196011,076−19.3%
197010,542−4.8%
198013,70830.0%
199014,7167.4%
200016,31510.9%
201017,5657.7%
Est. 201517,662[7]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[12] 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.

Politics

Presidential election results[13]
Year Republican Democrat
2016 83.96% 6,863 13.37% 1,093
2012 80.24% 6,346 18.27% 1,445
2008 77.31% 5,779 20.99% 1,569
2004 76.83% 6,009 22.66% 1,772
2000 74.47% 5,268 24.17% 1,710

Communities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Russell County". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. 2000. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. p. 36.
  5. ↑ http://www.russellcountynewspapers.com/editionviewer/?Edition=b7e46efc-0b0d-401a-84c6-1badcd7e9a8d
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  7. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved 2016-07-20.

Coordinates: 36°59′N 85°04′W / 36.99°N 85.06°W / 36.99; -85.06

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