Russell County, AL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,046
Per Capita Income
$27,383
Poverty Rate
22.3%
SNAP Recipients
18.8%
Gini Index
0.468
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.2%
$25K–$50K22.7%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K11.2%
$100K–$150K11.2%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Russell County, AL is $50,046 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,383. 22.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.468 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).