Russell, MA Demographics

A map of Russell's Population by Race

Russell, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 487, a large decrease from the 690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 14.8% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russell is ranked the 239th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russell's White Population

448 residents of Russell, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russell is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Russell ranks 31st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's White population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. White residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.0%.

Russell is more White than neighboring Westfield (83.3% White). Russell is less White than neighboring Huntington (92.6% White), Blandford (94% White), Chester (97.8% White), and North Granby (92.5% White).

Russell's Black Population

0 residents of Russell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Russell is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Russell ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

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

Russell is less Black than neighboring Huntington (1.3% Black), Westfield (0.7% Black), and North Granby (0.8% 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 lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Russell ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Russell is less Asian than neighboring Westfield (3.1% Asian).

Russell's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Russell, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russell is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Russell ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Russell is more Hispanic than neighboring Chester (0.7% Hispanic), and North Granby (0.8% Hispanic). Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington (3.5% Hispanic), Blandford (1.8% Hispanic), and Westfield (9.4% Hispanic).

Russell's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Russell, or 0.6% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Russell ranks 213th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Russell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington (0% Native American/Other), Blandford (0% Native American/Other), Westfield (0.4% Native American/Other), and North Granby (0% Native American/Other). Russell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (1% Native American/Other).

Russell's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Russell, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russell is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Russell ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.7%.

Russell is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington (2.6% Multiracial), Blandford (4.2% Multiracial), Westfield (3% Multiracial), and Chester (0.4% Multiracial). Russell is less Multiracial than neighboring North Granby (5.9% 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.