Russell County, Alabama

Russell County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

Named: The county is named for Col. Gilbert C. Russell of Mobile, a US military officer who fought in the Creek Wars.

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History

Russell County, Alabama

Formed by an act of the Alabama General Assembly on 18 Dec. 1832, from former Creek Indian territory. It is located in the south-central eastern part of the state and is bounded on the east by the Chattahoochee River and the State of Georgia. Russell County encompasses 634 square miles.

The county is named for Col. Gilbert C. Russell of Mobile, a US military officer who fought in the Creek Wars. The first county seat was established at Girard. The county seat was moved to Seale in 1868 and to Phenix City in the 1930s. Other towns of note include Fort Mitchell and Hurtsboro.

According to the census of 2000, there were 49,756 people, 19,741 households, and 13,423 families living 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 was 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. About 16.80% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.50% of those under age 18 and 19.30% of that age 65 or over.
 

Neighboring Counties:

• Northeast: Muscogee County, Ga.
• East: Chattahoochee County, Ga.
• Southeast: Stewart County, Ga.
• Southwest: Barbour County; Bullock County
• West: Macon County
• Northwest: Lee County

Cities:

• Cottonton
• Fort Mitchell
• Hatchechubbee
• Holy Trinity
• Hurtsboro
• Phenix City (County Seat)
• Pittsview
• Seale

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Russell County, Alabama