Athens Reporter

31.7 percent of Russell residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 37.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Russell population reached 963.

Out of 658 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	305	31.7
Employed	658	68.3
Employed in civilian labor force	658	68.3
Employed in armed forces	0	0