Russell, Kentucky
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,645 people, 1,428 households, and 1,106 families residing in the city. The population density
was 910.5 people per square mile (351.8/km²). There were 1,584 housing units at an average density of 395.7 per square mile (152.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 0.71% African American, 0.03% Native American, 2.14% Asian, 0.22% from other races
, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 1,428 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,869, and the median income for a family was $62,018. Males had a median income of $50,306 versus $30,494 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $29,453. About 4.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
, although the Diedrich Boulevard facility remains open.
, built by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad and now operated by CSX. The C&O Rail Yard was formerly the largest individually owned rail yard in the world.
is a 214-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Russell. The hospital is part of the Catholic-based Bon Secours Health System Inc. Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital employs approximately 1,200 healthcare professionals, making the hospital the largest employer in Greenup County.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,645 people, 1,428 households, and 1,106 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 910.5 people per square mile (351.8/km²). There were 1,584 housing units at an average density of 395.7 per square mile (152.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 0.71% African American, 0.03% Native American, 2.14% Asian, 0.22% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
There were 1,428 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,869, and the median income for a family was $62,018. Males had a median income of $50,306 versus $30,494 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $29,453. About 4.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Industrial
Part of AK Steel's Ashland Works is located in Russell. Russell was also once home to the headquarters of Ashland Inc., a diversified chemical company. The two-building headquarters was located on KY 1725 (Ashland Drive), with another facility on KY 693 (Diederich Boulevard). The company has since relocated to CovingtonCovington, Kentucky
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 43,370 people, 18,257 households, and 10,132 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,301.3 people per square mile . There were 20,448 housing units at an average density of 1,556.5 per square mile...
, although the Diedrich Boulevard facility remains open.
Transportation
The area also has a large railroad classification yardClassification yard
A classification yard or marshalling yard is a railroad yard found at some freight train stations, used to separate railroad cars on to one of several tracks. First the cars are taken to a track, sometimes called a lead or a drill...
, built by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad and now operated by CSX. The C&O Rail Yard was formerly the largest individually owned rail yard in the world.
Medical
Our Lady of Bellefonte HospitalOur Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital is a 214-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Ashland, Kentucky in the Tri-State region of Northeast Kentucky, Southern Ohio, and Western West Virginia...
is a 214-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital located in Russell. The hospital is part of the Catholic-based Bon Secours Health System Inc. Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital employs approximately 1,200 healthcare professionals, making the hospital the largest employer in Greenup County.
Notable residents
- Billy Ray CyrusBilly Ray CyrusWilliam "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
, country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer, raised in nearby FlatwoodsFlatwoods, KentuckyAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,605 people, 3,114 households, and 2,282 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,691.9 people per square mile . There were 3,338 housing units at an average density of 742.6 per square mile...
, but attended Russell High School. - William E. GainesWilliam E. GainesWilliam Embre Gaines was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Gaines attended the common schools....
, AmericanUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, character actorCharacter actorA character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
known for his roles in film and theatre, which often promoted equal rights for same-sex couples.