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Russell

Massachusetts · 487 residents · 2.302 sq mi
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Russell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,806. Population has declined 14% since 2023. Median home value is $302,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
−14%since 2023
from 568 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 247 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+19%since 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
392500607714822201020202024Russell
2024487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,806
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,456 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,642
+8%since 2023
from $46,745 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+3%since 2023
from 0.322 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $280,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $881 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(464)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(46)
Diversity Score39.8%(226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(448)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(31)
Diversity Score18.7%(91)
Diversity Score
19
−53%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Female
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Massachusetts?

Russell, Massachusetts has about 487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Russell, Massachusetts earns about $106,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Massachusetts expensive?

In Russell, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $302,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Massachusetts?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Massachusetts?

About 7.0% of people in Russell, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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