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South Russell

Ohio · 3,913 residents (2025 est.) · 3.806 sq mi
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South Russell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $432,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,956
−2%since 2000
from 4,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,913 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Russell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,875
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,200
+95%since 2000
from $41,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+13%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,931)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,796)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.9%(116)
Diversity Score9.8%(387)
Diversity Score
10
+112%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Russell, Ohio?

South Russell, Ohio has about 3,956 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Russell, Ohio?

The typical household in South Russell, Ohio earns about $171,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Russell, Ohio expensive?

In South Russell, Ohio, the median home is worth about $432,800.

How educated are people in South Russell, Ohio?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Russell, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Russell, Ohio?

About 2.1% of people in South Russell, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Russell, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Russell, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 554 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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