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Russell

Iowa · 554 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 $36,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
554
−1%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034845646447251990201020202024Russell
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,146
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,971
+37%since 2000
from $13,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(535)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+330%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Iowa?

Russell, Iowa has about 554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Iowa?

The typical household in Russell, Iowa earns about $36,146 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 $49,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Iowa?

About 9.7% 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 20.6% 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 18 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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