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Russell

Massachusetts · 690 residents · 2.302 sq mi
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Russell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,922. Population has grown 31% since 2019. Median home value is $206,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
690
+31%since 2019
from 526 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 228 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−15%since 2019
from 45.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
392500607714822201020202024Russell
2024487
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,922
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,073 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,771
−4%since 2019
from $27,841 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $175,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $885 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−3%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80%(421)
Black3.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(31)
Diversity Score42.9%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(636)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.6%(31)
Diversity Score21.2%(146)
Diversity Score
21
−51%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Female
55.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Massachusetts?

Russell, Massachusetts has about 690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Russell, Massachusetts earns about $59,922 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 $206,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Massachusetts?

About 24.6% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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