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Russell, Kentucky, in Greenup county, is 15 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 101 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is located in the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. Russell has a population of 3,645.
In Russell, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Russell people are married off.
In 2000, Russell had a median family income of $62,018. People in Russell generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Russell enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Russell gave more campaign money ($2,650) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Russell.
In Russell, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.
Russell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Russell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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