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Russell township

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.883
State:
Illinois

Russell township is located in Lake County, Illinois. Russell township has a 2025 population of 355. Russell township is currently declining at a rate of -1.66% annually and its population has decreased by -9.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 391 in 2020.

The average household income in Russell township is $144,399 with a poverty rate of 8.82%. The median age in Russell township is 51.3 years: 50.8 years for males, and 58.7 years for females.

355
Total Population
10
Density (mi²)
-6 -1.66%
Growth

Russell township Population

Russell township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Russell township includes 86.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20786.97%
Two or more races2610.92%
Black or African American52.1%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Russell township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Russell township's average per capita income is $48,333. Household income levels show a median of $83,750. The poverty rate stands at 8.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Non Families$250,001$221,076
Households$83,750$144,399
Families$79,125$84,762
Married Families$78,875-

$48,333

Average Income

$83,750

Median Household Income

8.82%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)