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Russell

Minnesota · 371 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Russell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,045. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−10%since 1990
from 410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.9
−1%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853193533874211990201020202024Russell
2024346
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(26)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(27)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(23)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(26)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.2%(60)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.2%(49)
US avg: 16%
45 to 548.4%(31)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(29)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.7%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.5%(28)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3%(11)
US avg: 1.5%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,045
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,671 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,767
+56%since 1990
from $9,482 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
14.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(357)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.7%(37)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(4)
Ancestry
German37%(128)
Swedish10.1%(35)
Belgian8.1%(28)
Irish7.2%(25)
Norwegian6.4%(22)
English5.2%(18)
Danish3.2%(11)
French2.3%(8)
Dutch1.2%(4)
Finnish1.2%(4)
American0.9%(3)
Polish0.9%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.9%(3)
Welsh0.9%(3)
Scottish0.6%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Belgian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(36)
Married57.7%(79)
Widowed4.4%(6)
Divorced11.7%(16)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(32)
Married58.2%(85)
Widowed18.5%(27)
Divorced1.4%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Minnesota?

Russell, Minnesota has about 371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Minnesota?

The typical household in Russell, Minnesota earns about $32,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Minnesota expensive?

In Russell, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Minnesota?

About 9.8% of people in Russell, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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