Russell County

Updated Jan 8, 2026

Russell County

Russell County

County Seat: Phenix City, Alabama

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59,183 Population 2020 Census

+2.11% Change From 2019

2 Municipalities 39,165 pop.

Population Distribution

Incorporated 39,165

Unincorporated 20,018

Municipalities

Phenix City Mayor: Eddie N. Lowe Pop: 38,816 Hurtsboro Mayor: Vivian Covington Pop: 349

Elected Officials

Sheriff

Heath Taylor Sheriff DemocratD

Probate Judge

Alford M. Harden, Jr. Probate Judge DemocratD

Election History

2022 Russell County, Alabama Elections

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