Russell County, Alabama

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Russell County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians. As of 2000 the population was 49,756. Its county seat is Phenix City.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Cities and towns

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History

Russell County was established on December 18, 1832.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,677 km² (647 mi²). 1,661 km² (641 mi²) of it is land and 16 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.94% water.

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Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 49,756 people, 19,741 households, and 13,423 families residing in the county. The population density was 30/km² (78/mi²). There were 22,831 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 56.69% White, 40.84% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 19,741 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.40% were married couples living together, 18.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,492, and the median income for a family was $34,004. Males had a median income of $28,696 versus $20,882 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,015. 19.90% of the population and 16.80% of families were below the poverty line. 26.50% of those under the age of 18 and 19.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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