county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russell County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,991.[1] Its county seat is Jamestown.[2] It was formed on December 14, 1825.[3]
Russell County | |
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Coordinates: 36°59′N 85°04′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
Founded | December 14, 1825 |
Named for | William Russell |
Seat | Jamestown |
Largest city | Russell Springs |
Area | |
• Total | 283 sq mi (730 km2) |
• Land | 254 sq mi (660 km2) |
• Water | 29 sq mi (80 km2) 10% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,991 |
• Density | 64/sq mi (25/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
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