Russell, IA Demographics

A map of Russell's Population by Race

Russell, Iowa had a population of 472 in 2020. It was 95.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Russell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is the 464th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Russell's White Population

452 residents of Russell identify as White, or 95.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Russell larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #196 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Russell is more White than neighboring Chariton (92.3% White), Williamson (95% White), Melrose (94.5% White), and Millerton (94.4% White). Russell is less White than neighboring Promise City (98.9% White).

Russell's Black Population

0 residents of Russell identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Russell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #600 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Russell is less Black than neighboring Chariton (0.3% Black).

Russell's Asian Population

0 residents of Russell identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Russell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #541 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Russell is less Asian than neighboring Chariton (0.5% Asian).

Russell's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Russell identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Russell slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #917 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Russell is more Hispanic than neighboring Millerton (0% Hispanic), and Promise City (0% Hispanic). Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Chariton (3.7% Hispanic), Williamson (2.5% Hispanic), and Melrose (1.8% Hispanic).

Russell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Russell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Russell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #636 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Russell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chariton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Melrose (2.7% Native American/Other).

Russell's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Russell identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Russell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Russell is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Russell is more Multiracial than neighboring Chariton (2.9% Multiracial), Williamson (2.5% Multiracial), Melrose (0.9% Multiracial), and Promise City (1.1% Multiracial). Russell is less Multiracial than neighboring Millerton (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.