Russell County, Kentucky (Formed 1826) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 17,565 253.7 69.2 2000 16,315 253.5 64.4 1990 14,716 253.5 58.1 1980 13,708 253.5 54.1 1970 10,542 253.5 41.6 1960 11,076 253.5 43.7 1950 13,717 253.5 54.1 1940 13,615 253.5 53.7 1930 11,930 253.5 47.1 1920 11,854 253.5 46.8 1910 10,861 329.0 33.0 1900 9,695 351.0 27.6 1890 8,136 351.0 23.2 1880 7,591 279.1 27.2 1870 5,809 279.1 20.8 1860 6,024 280.5 21.5 1850 5,349 279.1 19.2 1840 4,238 278.4 15.2 1830 3,879 276.1 14.0