Market insights · Kentucky
Russell County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Russell County has 18,608 residents, up 3.4% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 373 households moved in and 336 moved out (+37 net), bringing in a net $5.0M of income. Median household income is $44,738, the median home $163,200 and median rent $681 a month.
In Kentucky: 38th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 45th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 98th of 120 counties for median household income · 52nd of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Russell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Adair County, KY | 67 | $2.9M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 41 | $1.7M |
| Casey County, KY | 30 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Russell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Adair County, KY | 79 | $2.3M |
| Pulaski County, KY | 40 | $1.9M |
| Casey County, KY | 20 | $0.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.