Russell County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Russell County was 18,178, a 0.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Russell County's population was 18,195, an increase of 1.11% compared to a population of 17,995 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Russell County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Russell County increased by 1,938. In this period, the peak population was 18,195 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 16,240 - -
2001 16,294 54 0.33%
2002 16,355 61 0.37%
2003 16,466 111 0.68%
2004 16,723 257 1.56%
2005 16,867 144 0.86%
2006 17,058 191 1.13%
2007 17,101 43 0.25%
2008 17,305 204 1.19%
2009 17,384 79 0.46%
2010 17,582 198 1.14%
2011 17,712 130 0.74%
2012 17,648 -64 -0.36%
2013 17,759 111 0.63%
2014 17,795 36 0.2%
2015 17,694 -101 -0.57%
2016 17,769 75 0.42%
2017 17,721 -48 -0.27%
2018 17,799 78 0.44%
2019 17,944 145 0.81%
2020 17,995 51 0.28%
2021 18,195 200 1.11%
2022 18,178 -17 -0.09%
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Russell County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Russell County's population increased by 1,342 (8.26%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Russell County's population increased by 413 (2.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Russell County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Russell County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 18,178. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Russell County's population peaked in year 2021 at 18,195.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Russell County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 16,240.

Russell County, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Russell County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Russell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 11.93% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Russell County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Russell County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.54% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 183. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2003 to 2004, Russell County's population grew the most with an increase of 257 (1.56%).

While from 2014 and 2015, Russell County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 101 (-0.57%).

Things to know

Is Russell County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Russell County's population increased by 183 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 200 (1.11%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 17 (0.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Russell County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Russell County increased by 419 (2.36%). The population was highest at 18,195 in the year 2021 and lowest at 17,694 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.30%.

References

Datasets

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Russell County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russell County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Russell County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Russell County was 18,178, a 0.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Russell County population was 18,195, an increase of 1.11% compared to a population of 17,995 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Russell County increased by 1,938. In this period, the peak population was 18,195 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Russell County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Russell County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Russell County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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