Russell, MN Demographics

A map of Russell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	260	330	75.1%	94.8%
Multiracial	43	5	12.4%	1.4%
Hispanic	37	2	10.7%	0.6%
Asian	4	11	1.2%	3.2%
Native American/Other	2	0	0.6%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Russell, Minnesota has an estimated population of 346, a less than 1% change from the 348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 12.4% Multiracial, 10.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Minnesota 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 10.0% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russell is ranked the 582nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 579th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russell's White Population

260 residents of Russell, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russell is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Russell ranks 131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's White population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. White residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 94.8% to 75.1%.

Russell is less White than neighboring Lynd (85% White), Balaton (92.6% White), Florence (100% White), Tyler (94.3% White), and Ghent (83.1% 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 Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Russell ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Russell's Asian Population

4 residents of Russell, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Russell is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Russell ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.2%.

Russell is more Asian than neighboring Balaton (0% Asian), Florence (0% Asian), Tyler (0.6% Asian), and Ghent (0% Asian). Russell is less Asian than neighboring Lynd (1.9% Asian).

Russell's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Russell, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russell is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Russell ranks 829th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1750.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 0.6% to 10.7%.

Russell is more Hispanic than neighboring Lynd (8.6% Hispanic), Balaton (0% Hispanic), Florence (0% Hispanic), and Tyler (3.3% Hispanic). Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Ghent (15.3% Hispanic).

Russell's Native American/Other Population

2 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Russell ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Russell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynd (0% Native American/Other), Balaton (0.2% Native American/Other), Florence (0% Native American/Other), Tyler (0% Native American/Other), and Ghent (0.5% Native American/Other).

Russell's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Russell, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russell is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Russell ranks 799th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 760.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 1.4% to 12.4%.

Russell is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynd (4.4% Multiracial), Balaton (7.3% Multiracial), Florence (0% Multiracial), Tyler (1.7% Multiracial), and Ghent (1.1% 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.