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Russell

Iowa · 559 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $32,500. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

559
+4%since 1990
from 536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
545 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 523 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
−3%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4034845646447251990201020202024Russell
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,093
+33%since 1990
from $9,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
20.9% rent
1.2
+12%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
1
−63%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Russell, Iowa?

Russell, Iowa has about 559 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Iowa?

The typical household in Russell, Iowa earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Iowa expensive?

In Russell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Iowa?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Iowa?

About 23.6% of people in Russell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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