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Russell

Pennsylvania · 1,215 residents · 3.668 sq mi
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Russell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,250. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $191,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,215
−7%since 2023
from 1,300 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
331 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 354 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
−6%since 2023
from 50.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Russell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,647 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,251
−1%since 2023
from $47,769 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−1%since 2023
from 0.429 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $654 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+8%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,215)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian5.1%(66)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score15.5%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,126)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian5%(61)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score17.3%(210)
Diversity Score
17
+12%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+4%since 2023
from 19.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Pennsylvania?

Russell, Pennsylvania has about 1,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Russell, Pennsylvania earns about $90,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Russell, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $191,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Pennsylvania?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% of people in Russell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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