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Russell

Georgia · 1,089 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,781. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 246 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $88,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,089
−18%since 2023
from 1,335 in 2023
1990 – 2024
937 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.5
+7%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
7721K1K2K2K1990201020202024Russell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,781
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,259 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,898
+18%since 2023
from $18,618 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
18.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.342
+11%since 2023
from 0.309 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$88,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,202
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,314 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
38.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
30.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
63.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.5
−9%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(647)
Black16.3%(218)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(178)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.9%(292)
Diversity Score84.1%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(497)
Black9.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.5%(289)
Diversity Score84.9%(925)
85
+1%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
17.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
44.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
34.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
19.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Georgia?

Russell, Georgia has about 1,089 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Georgia?

The typical household in Russell, Georgia earns about $60,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Georgia expensive?

In Russell, Georgia, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Georgia?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Georgia?

About 18.0% of people in Russell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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