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Russell

Minnesota · 348 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Russell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,594. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
348
−6%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
379 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853193533874211990201020202024Russell
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,594
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,104
+104%since 2000
from $14,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(357)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian3.2%(11)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score13.5%(47)
Diversity Score
14
+48%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Minnesota?

Russell, Minnesota has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Minnesota?

The typical household in Russell, Minnesota earns about $53,594 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Minnesota?

About 17.2% 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 3.5% 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 62 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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