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Russell

Georgia · 1,203 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 $35,053. Population has declined 15% since 2009. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,203
−15%since 2009
from 1,412 in 2009
1990 – 2024
1,035 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
28.6
−7%since 2009
from 30.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7721K1K2K2K1990201020202024Russell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,053
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $35,393 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$11,826
−16%since 2009
from $14,070 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$96,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $103,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$597
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $691 in 2009
US average: $853
42.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
45.6% rent
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
−6%since 2009
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(714)
Black15.7%(189)
Hispanic / Latino17%(204)
Asian4.2%(51)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score71.1%(856)
71
−13%since 2009
from 81 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
46.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
US average: 25.2
68.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
30.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
54.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Georgia?

Russell, Georgia has about 1,203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Georgia?

The typical household in Russell, Georgia earns about $35,053 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $597 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 29.6% 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 343 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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