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Russell

County:
Lucas County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.025
State:
Iowa

Russell is a city located in Lucas County, Iowa. Russell has a 2026 population of 476. Russell is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 472 in 2020.

The median household income in Russell is $44,821 with a poverty rate of 24.63%. The median age in Russell is 54 years: 56.6 years for males, and 52 years for females. For every 100 females there are 120.5 males.

476
Total Population
464
Density (mi²)
1 0.21%
Growth

Russell Population

Russell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202647610.21%
202547500%
2024475-2-0.42%
2023477-1-0.21%
202247810.21%
202147751.06%
2020472-1-0.21%
2019534-1-0.19%
201853520.38%
2017533-1-0.19%
2016534-2-0.37%
2015536-1-0.19%
2014537-5-0.92%
2013542-5-0.91%
2012547-6-1.08%
2011553-1-0.18%
201055400%

Median Age

Overall: 54 years
Female: 52 years
Male: 56.6 years

Russell Adults

There are 521 adults, (206 of whom are seniors) in Russell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 278 (45.4%)
Male: 335 (54.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Russell includes 97.06% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59597.06%
Two or more races172.77%
Native American10.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59597.06%
Two or more races162.61%
Native American10.16%

Russell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Russell 's average per capita income is $45,781. Household income levels show a median of $44,821. The poverty rate stands at 24.63%.

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
Married Families$72,969-
Families$72,961$73,811
Households$44,821$53,029
Non Families-$32,588

$45,781

Average Income

$44,821

Median Household Income

24.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)