Russell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Russell County, Kentucky
Russell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,221
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
41.3
Female Median
43.0
Russell County, Kentucky Population Growth

Russell County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.4%%.
+4.4%% Growth
Russell County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Russell County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 18,221 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 18,117 |
| 2022 | 42.4 | 18,021 |
| 2021 | 42.5 | 17,909 |
| 2020 | 43.4 | 17,846 |
| 2019 | 43.3 | 17,778 |
| 2018 | 43.1 | 17,760 |
| 2017 | 43.4 | 17,731 |
| 2016 | 43.4 | 17,684 |
| 2015 | 42.9 | 17,669 |
| 2014 | 42.3 | 17,646 |
| 2013 | 41.7 | 17,636 |
| 2012 | 41.2 | 17,562 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 17,521 |
| 2010 | 41.1 | 17,445 |
Russell County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–54 | 22.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 20.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Russell County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Russell County, Kentucky
The median age in Russell County, Kentucky is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Russell County, Kentucky is 18,221.
In Russell County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Russell County, Kentucky has remained stable.