Alabama

Russell

59,183
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Russell

Russell, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 13,513. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 59,183.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Hitchiti Raids — Lower Creek Resistance (1836), Shepherd's Plantation Engagement (1836), Second Creek War — Uchee Creek Engagement (1836), and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202059,183
201052,947
200049,756
199046,860
198047,356
197045,394
196046,351
195040,364
194035,775
193027,377
192027,448
191025,937
190027,083
189024,093
188024,837
187021,636
186026,592
185019,548
184013,513
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Russell

Military engagements that took place in Russell, Alabama.

Hitchiti Raids — Lower Creek Resistance (1836)
1836
Shepherd's Plantation Engagement (1836)
1836
Second Creek War — Uchee Creek Engagement (1836)
1836
Creek War of 1836 — Fort Mitchell
1836

Historic places in Russell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Russell, Alabama.

Girard High School
Phenix City
Upper Twentieth Street Residential Historic District
Phenix City
Bass-Perry House
Seale
Phenix City Post Office Building
Phenix City
Lower Twentieth Street Residential Historic District
Phenix City
Pitts, Samuel R., Plantation
Pittsview
Fort Mitchell Site
Fort Mitchell
Uchee Methodist Church
Hatchechubbee
Russell County Courthouse at Seale
Seale
Fort No. 5
Phenix City
Glenn-Thompson Plantation
Pittsview
Hurt, Joel, House
Hurtsboro
Hurtsboro Historic District
Hurtsboro
Snow Valley Residential Historic District
Phenix City
Brownville-Summerville Historic District
Phenix City
Kid Alley Residential Historic District
Phenix City
Yuchi Town
Fort Benning
Apalachicola Fort
Holy Trinity
Glennville Historic District
Pittsview
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Frequently asked about Russell

When does Russell first appear in the US census?
Russell, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 13,513.
What is the population of Russell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Russell had a recorded population of 59,183.
Were any battles fought in Russell?
4 documented military engagements took place in Russell, including Hitchiti Raids — Lower Creek Resistance (1836), Shepherd's Plantation Engagement (1836), Second Creek War — Uchee Creek Engagement (1836).
How many historic places are in Russell?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Russell, Alabama.
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