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Russell County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Russell County has 25,332 residents, down 1.7% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 375 households moved in and 347 moved out (+28 net), while a net $1.4M of income left. Median household income is $50,012, the median home $120,600 and median rent $653 a month.
In Virginia: 113th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 79th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 121st of 133 counties for median household income · 124th of 133 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County, VA | 66 | $3.0M |
| Washington County, VA | 53 | $2.8M |
| Wise County, VA | 39 | $1.7M |
| Buchanan County, VA | 30 | $1.2M |
| Sullivan County, TN | 24 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Russell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County, VA | 69 | $6.1M |
| Tazewell County, VA | 61 | $2.0M |
| Wise County, VA | 36 | $1.3M |
| Sullivan County, TN | 25 | $1.3M |
| Buchanan County, VA | 24 | $1.0M |
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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.