Russell, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 487, Russell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Russell is a small community located in Massachusetts, within Hampden County. The total population is 487. It ranks as the 239th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Russell is 45.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.0 years. Only 4.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Russell is $106,806. This is 3% higher than the state median of $103,960. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Russell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $302,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $562,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Russell is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Russell has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Russell, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.