Russell County, Alabama facts for kids
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Russell County
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County courthouse in Phenix City
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| Founded | December 18, 1832 |
| Named for | Gilbert C. Russell |
| Seat | Phenix City |
| Largest city | Phenix City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 647 sq mi (1,680 km2) |
| • Land | 641 sq mi (1,660 km2) |
| • Water | 6.1 sq mi (16 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 59,183 |
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(2023)
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58,744  |
| • Density | 91.47/sq mi (35.318/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
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Russell County is a county in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,183. Its county seat is Phenix City. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians.
Russell County is part of the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Of all counties in the United States, Russell County has the most people working in a state other than their own, at over 54% of the population, most of whom work in Columbus, Georgia.
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History
Russell County was established by an act of the state general assembly on December 18, 1832, from lands ceded to the state by the Creek Indians. The county seat has changed several times: Girard (1833–1839), Crawford originally Crockettsville (1839–1868), Seale (1868–1935) and Phenix City (1935–present). It was named for War of 1812, Col. Gilbert Christian Russell, Sr., 1782–1861, 3rd U.S. Infantry.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 647 square miles (1,680 km2), of which 641 square miles (1,660 km2) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km2) (0.9%) is water.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 80
U.S. Highway 280
U.S. Highway 431
State Route 26
State Route 51
State Route 165
State Route 169
State Route 208
Adjacent counties
- Lee County (north)
- Muscogee County, Georgia (northeast/EST Border)
- Chattahoochee County, Georgia (east/EST Border)
- Stewart County, Georgia (southeast/EST Border)
- Barbour County (south)
- Bullock County (southwest)
- Macon County (northwest)
National protected area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 13,513 | — | |
| 1850 | 19,548 | 44.7% | |
| 1860 | 26,592 | 36.0% | |
| 1870 | 21,636 | −18.6% | |
| 1880 | 24,837 | 14.8% | |
| 1890 | 24,093 | −3.0% | |
| 1900 | 27,083 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 25,937 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 27,448 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 27,377 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 35,775 | 30.7% | |
| 1950 | 40,364 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 46,351 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 45,394 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 47,356 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 46,860 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 49,756 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 52,947 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 59,183 | 11.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 58,744 | 10.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 26,679 | 45.08% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 25,930 | 43.81% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 408 | 0.69% |
| Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,663 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,195 | 5.4% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 59,183 people, 23,262 households, and 14,948 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 52,947 people living in the county. 53.7% were White, 41.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% of some other race and 2.1% of two or more races. 3.7% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
Communities
City
- Phenix City (county seat; partly in Lee County)
Town
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
Former City
- Girard (merged with Phenix City in 1923)
Notable person
- James Abercrombie, United States Congressman from Alabama, resided here.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Russell (Alabama) para niños
