Russell

City in Greenup County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Russell, Kentucky
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Russell is a city in Greenup County, Kentucky, with 3,744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellefonte, 1.0 miles S.

About Russell

Russell is a home rule-class city on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Russell had a population of 3,744. Russell is a suburb of Ashland and part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area. It has close economic affiliations with its neighbors, Ashland and Flatwoods in Kentucky and Ironton, Ohio.

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Median household income
$76,182
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$743/mo
Median age
42.3
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Russell, KY population

Russell had 3,744 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,744
Density983 per sq mi (380 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Russell at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyGreenup County
TypeCity
Population3,744 (2020)
Land area3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Water area0.43 sq mi (1.11 km²)
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates38.5130° N, 82.6960° W
ZIP code41139
Census code (GEOID)2167458

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Russell

What county is Russell in?

Russell is in Greenup County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Russell, KY?

3,744 people lived in Russell at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Russell, KY?

The ZIP code of Russell is 41139.

What is the elevation of Russell?

646 feet (197 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Russell?

Bellefonte (1.0 mi), Ironton (1.7 mi), Flatwoods (1.9 mi), Westwood (2.5 mi), Raceland (2.9 mi).

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