Russell County, Virginia

Russell County
Russell County Courthouse in Lebanon
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°56′N 82°06′W / 36.94°N 82.1°W / 36.94; -82.1
Country United States
State Virginia
FoundedJanuary 2, 1786
Named afterWilliam Russell
SeatLebanon
Largest townLebanon
Area
  Total
477 sq mi (1,240 km2)
  Land474 sq mi (1,230 km2)
  Water2.9 sq mi (8 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
25,781
  Density54/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.russellcountyva.us

Russell County (/rʌs.səl/) is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,781. Its county seat is Lebanon.