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Russell

Georgia · 860 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 $21,369. Population has fallen 39% since 2009, a loss of 552 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,800. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

860
−39%vs 2009
vs 1,412 in 2009
1990 – 2024
740 / sq mi
−39%vs 2009
vs 1,215 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 221
26.8
−12%vs 2009
vs 30.6 in 2009
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7721K1K2K2K1990201020202024Russell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,369
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $35,393 in 2009
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,619
−53%vs 2009
vs $14,070 in 2009
US average: $14,340
22.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 32.5% in 2009
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $103,800 in 2009
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$432
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $691 in 2009
US average: $450
45.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 56.4% in 2009
55.0% rent
2.3
−22%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(717)
Black15.2%(215)
Hispanic / Latino25%(353)
Asian7.6%(108)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score81.3%(1,148)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(589)
Black30.7%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score56.2%(483)
56
−31%vs 2009
vs 81 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.3% in 2009
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 45.6% in 2009
US average: 75.2%
0.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.3% in 2009
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Russell, Georgia?

Russell, Georgia has about 860 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Georgia?

The typical household in Russell, Georgia earns about $21,369 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Georgia?

About 1.3% 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 22.5% of people in Russell, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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