Russell, GA Demographics

A map of Russell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	497	680	45.6%	51.4%
Multiracial	289	54	26.5%	4.1%
Hispanic	195	336	17.9%	25.4%
Black	108	179	9.9%	13.5%
Asian	0	61	0.0%	4.6%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.9%

Russell, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,089, a large decrease from the 1,322 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% White, 26.5% Multiracial, 17.9% Hispanic, 9.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Russell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Russell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Russell, that probability was 64.9% in 2020 and 67.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russell is ranked the 369th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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 was ranked the 328th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russell's White Population

497 residents of Russell, or 45.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russell is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Russell ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's White population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 51.4% to 45.6%.

Russell is less White than neighboring Winder (55.2% White), Bethlehem (76.7% White), Statham (64.6% White), Carl (96.2% White), and Hoschton (71.9% White).

Russell's Black Population

108 residents of Russell, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Russell is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Russell ranks 438th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Black residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 13.5% to 9.9%.

Russell is more Black than neighboring Bethlehem (0% Black), Carl (0% Black), and Hoschton (8.1% Black). Russell is less Black than neighboring Winder (19.1% Black), and Statham (13.6% Black).

Russell's Asian Population

0 residents of Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Russell is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Russell ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.0%.

Russell is less Asian than neighboring Winder (3.1% Asian), Bethlehem (1.3% Asian), Statham (3.8% Asian), Carl (3.3% Asian), and Hoschton (3.3% Asian).

Russell's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Russell, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russell is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Russell ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 25.4% to 17.9%.

Russell is more Hispanic than neighboring Winder (16.1% Hispanic), Statham (14.7% Hispanic), Carl (0.5% Hispanic), and Hoschton (11.3% Hispanic). Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethlehem (19.2% Hispanic).

Russell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Russell is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Russell ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Russell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winder (1.3% Native American/Other).

Russell's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Russell, or 26.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russell is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Russell ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 435.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 4.1% to 26.5%.

Russell is more Multiracial than neighboring Winder (5.2% Multiracial), Bethlehem (2.8% Multiracial), Statham (3.3% Multiracial), Carl (0% Multiracial), and Hoschton (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.