Russell, Kentucky

Russell, Kentucky
City
Location of Russell, Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Greenup
Government
• Mayor	William C. Hopkins
Area
• Total	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
• Land	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	646 ft (197 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	3,645
• Density	910.5/sq mi (351.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41169 (part in 41101)
Area code	606
FIPS code	21-67458
GNIS feature ID	0502497

Russell is a city in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,645 at the 2000 census. Russell is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 288,649. Russell has close economic affiliations with its neighbors, Ashland, Flatwoods, and Ironton, Ohio. Part of the city is located within one of Ashland's postal zip codes.

Geography

Russell is located at 38°31′5″N 82°41′52″W (38.518176, -82.697680)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²), all of it land. Its unique, hilly topography was first noted in 1823 by its founder, Jeff Moore, who decided that the site would serve as an excellent strategic position against attacks by local Native American tribes.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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/sq mi (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.

Economy

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 Covington, although the Diedrich Boulevard facility remains open.

Transportation

The area also has a large railroad classification yard, 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 Hospital 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.

Education

Russell is located within the Russell Independent School District, which it shares with its neighbors, Flatwoods and Bellefonte. The main campus, which includes Russell High School, Russell Middle School, Russell Primary School and the Russell Area Technology Center, sit on the Russell/Flatwoods city line (all of the school's mailing addresses are Russell, but they receive primary police and fire protection from Flatwoods). In addition, the district's central office is located in downtown Russell. The Russell High School football field also is home to a fire breathing Red Devil, the school's mascot, named Rudy. Rudy sits atop the scoreboard.

People of Note

Helm Roberts, designer of Kentucky's Vietnam Memorial, in Frankfort,Ky., grew up in Russell. Mr. Roberts is now a resident of Lexington, Ky.

Country Singer Billy Ray Cyrus also attended Russell High School.

See also

• List of cities and towns along the Ohio River

External links

• City of Russell
• Chamber of Commerce
• Greenup County Tourism Commission
• Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital is located in Russell.