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Russells Point

Ohio · 1,323 residents (2025 est.) · 0.93 sq mi
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Russells Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,442. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,398
−14%since 2000
from 1,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+33%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Russells Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,442
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,589 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,756
+107%since 2000
from $15,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+14%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+80%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,572)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,229)
Black4.6%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.1%(71)
Diversity Score27.7%(388)
Diversity Score
28
+465%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russells Point, Ohio?

Russells Point, Ohio has about 1,398 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russells Point, Ohio?

The typical household in Russells Point, Ohio earns about $42,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russells Point, Ohio expensive?

In Russells Point, Ohio, the median home is worth about $165,000, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Russells Point, Ohio?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Russells Point, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russells Point, Ohio?

About 26.2% of people in Russells Point, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russells Point, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Russells Point, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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