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Russell

Massachusetts · 786 residents · 2.302 sq mi
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Russell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,979. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $185,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
786
+25%vs 2011
vs 627 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
341 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 272 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−10%vs 2011
vs 47.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
392500607714822201020202024Russell
2024487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,979
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,813 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,150
−5%vs 2011
vs $29,591 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $175,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,078 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−37.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.6% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+17%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(28)
Diversity Score37.3%(234)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(754)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.6%(28)
Diversity Score15.9%(125)
Diversity Score
16
−57%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 30.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Female
56.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Massachusetts?

Russell, Massachusetts has about 786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Russell, Massachusetts earns about $51,979 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 $185,200, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Massachusetts?

About 17.6% 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 7.9% of people in Russell, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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