Russell County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 30,308 people, 11,789 households, and 8,818 families residing in the county. The population density
was 64 people per square mile (25/km²). There were 13,191 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.07% White
, 3.08% Black
or African American
, 0.11% Native American
, 0.05% Asian
, 0.28% from other races
, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 11,789 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples
living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.20% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,834, and the median income for a family was $31,491. Males had a median income of $26,950 versus $20,108 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,863. About 13.00% of families and 16.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 30,308 people, 11,789 households, and 8,818 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 64 people per square mile (25/km²). There were 13,191 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.07% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.08% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 11,789 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.20% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,834, and the median income for a family was $31,491. Males had a median income of $26,950 versus $20,108 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,863. About 13.00% of families and 16.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- ClevelandCleveland, VirginiaCleveland is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 148 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cleveland is located at ....
- HonakerHonaker, VirginiaHonaker is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2010 census.-History:Honaker was settled as early as 1772 when William Ferrill established a homesite in the area...
- LebanonLebanon, VirginiaLebanon is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,273 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Russell County.-Geography:Lebanon is located at ....
- St. PaulSt. Paul, VirginiaSt. Paul is a town in Russell and Wise counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,000 people at the 2000 census.-Geography:St...
(part)
Unincorporated
- CastlewoodCastlewood, VirginiaCastlewood is a census-designated place in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,036 at the 2000 census. Castlewood was an incorporated town from 1991 to 1997, when it reverted to unincorporated status.-Geography:...
- DanteDante, VirginiaDante is a census-designated place in Russell County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 Census was 649....
- Rosedale
- WillisWillis, Russell County, VirginiaWillis is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 2,215 feet ....
- Belfast
- Swords Creek
Public High Schools
- Castlewood High SchoolCastlewood High SchoolCastlewood High School is a high school located in Castlewood, Virginia. The school offers Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Career/Technical courses in addition to other academic courses. The school also offers classes with Virtual Virginia Schools...
, CastlewoodCastlewood, VirginiaCastlewood is a census-designated place in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,036 at the 2000 census. Castlewood was an incorporated town from 1991 to 1997, when it reverted to unincorporated status.-Geography:... - Honaker High SchoolHonaker High SchoolHonaker High School is a public high school located in Honaker, Virginia in Russell County, Virginia. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in Region D.-Baseball:...
, HonakerHonaker, VirginiaHonaker is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2010 census.-History:Honaker was settled as early as 1772 when William Ferrill established a homesite in the area... - Lebanon High SchoolLebanon High School (Virginia)Lebanon High School is a high school located in Lebanon, Virginia. The school offers Dual Enrollment courses and Career/Technical courses in addition to other academic courses.-Extracurricular activities:...
, LebanonLebanon, VirginiaLebanon is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,273 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Russell County.-Geography:Lebanon is located at ....
Fire and Rescue Services
- Castlewood Fire and Rescue
- Lebanon Lifesaving Crew
- New Garden Rescue
- Lebanon Fire
- Honaker Fire
- Dante Rescue
- Dante Fire
- Copper Creek Fire
- Belfast Fire
- Saint Paul Fire