Poverty Rate in Russell County, Kentucky
In Russell County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,803 of 17,582 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky is 23%.
- How many people in Russell County, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Russell County, Kentucky, an estimated 3,803 of 17,582 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky is 34.16% higher than the Kentucky average. In Russell County, Kentucky, an estimated 21.6% of 17,582 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.1% of 4,372,749 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Russell County, Kentucky is 72.8% higher than the US average. In Russell County, Kentucky, an estimated 21.6% of 17,582 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Jamestown, Kentucky 37.6% of 2,182 people.
- Russell Springs, Kentucky 27.2% of 2,635 people.
Under 18 years
27.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
27.1% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
29.8% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
26.2% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
27% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20% of 10 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
18.6% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.7% of 7 thousand people
60 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.6% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
20.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.3% of 4 thousand people
White
20.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.7% of 16 thousand people
Black or African American
63.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
63.1% of 176 people
Some other race
24.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
24.3% of 296 people
Two or more races
33.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
33.3% of 655 people
Hispanic
28.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
28.2% of 685 people
White, not Hispanic
20.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.7% of 16 thousand people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Russell County, Kentucky
2021
0% of 9 people
Population 25 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20% of 12 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
43.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
43.8% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
19.9% of 5 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
14.6% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
4.7% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
11.9% of 8 thousand people
Employed
8.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
8.8% of 7 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
5.3% of 4 thousand people
Female
12.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
12.6% of 4 thousand people
Unemployed
59.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
59.9% of 479 people
Male
62.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
62.2% of 362 people
Female
53% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
53% of 117 people
Population 16 years and over
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
20.7% of 14 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
5.2% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
17.8% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
35.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
35.7% of 6 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
33.7% of 3 thousand people
Male
24.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
24.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
42% Poverty Rate for single women in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
42% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
40.1% of 152 people
25 to 34 years
45.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
45.1% of 408 people
35 to 44 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
24.8% of 327 people
45 to 54 years
42.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
42.3% of 440 people
55 to 64 years
38.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
38.7% of 814 people
65 to 74 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
23.3% of 681 people
75 years and over
26.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
26.8% of 574 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
9.6% of 1 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
30% of 490 people
Did not work
47.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
47.9% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Russell County, Kentucky
2022
21.6%
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