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Russell

Pennsylvania · 1,292 residents · 3.668 sq mi
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Russell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,425. Population has declined 14% since 2019. Median home value is $169,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
1,292
−14%since 2019
from 1,510 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
352 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 412 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+2%since 2019
from 50.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Russell
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,425
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,917
+2%since 2019
from $51,090 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $166,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $292 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(39)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other2.7%(41)
Diversity Score15.2%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,226)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other1.9%(25)
Diversity Score10.1%(130)
Diversity Score
10
−34%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
49.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Pennsylvania?

Russell, Pennsylvania has about 1,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Russell, Pennsylvania earns about $78,425 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Pennsylvania?

About 33.4% 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 6.3% of people in Russell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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