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Russell

Iowa · 472 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 $41,583. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−16%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4034845646447251990201020202024Russell
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,288
+70%since 2000
from $13,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−19%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Iowa?

Russell, Iowa has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Iowa?

The typical household in Russell, Iowa earns about $41,583 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 $47,600, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Iowa?

About 7.7% 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 11.4% of people in Russell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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