Russell County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,020
Per Capita Income
$28,484
Poverty Rate
18.1%
SNAP Recipients
19.2%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.9%
$25K–$50K25.9%
$50K–$75K17.9%
$75K–$100K11.3%
$100K–$150K13.1%
$150K–$200K3.1%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Russell County, VA is $49,020 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,484. 18.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).