Russell, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
568
Population
247/sq mi density
$103,456
Median Income
$46,745 per capita
$280,000
Home Value
$352,089 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
181
Violent Crime/100K
302 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,456 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $881/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
568
Census 2023
Population Density
247
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.0 km²)
Median Age
37.9 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.4%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
8.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.8%
Spanish
6.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.0%
46% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.7%
22% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.471
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 568 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 247 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 19.0% |
| Health Insurance | 93.3% |
| Uninsured | 6.7% |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.471 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |