Russell, PA Demographics

A map of Russell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,126	1,226	92.7%	94.9%
Asian	61	14	5.0%	1.1%
Black	9	3	0.7%	0.2%
Hispanic	8	11	0.7%	0.9%
Multiracial	6	36	0.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	5	2	0.4%	0.2%

Russell, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,215, a decrease from the 1,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 5.0% Asian, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.4% 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 considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 9.9% in 2020 and 13.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russell is ranked the 897th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 854th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russell's White Population

1,126 residents of Russell, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russell is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Russell ranks 424th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 94.9% to 92.7%.

Russell is more White than neighboring Starbrick (90.7% White), and Clarendon (86.9% White). Russell is less White than neighboring North Warren (96.1% White), Warren (95% White), and Frewsburg (96% White).

Russell's Black Population

9 residents of Russell, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Russell is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Russell ranks 1431st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Russell is more Black than neighboring Frewsburg (0% Black), and Starbrick (0% Black). Russell is less Black than neighboring North Warren (1.2% Black), Warren (1.4% Black), and Clarendon (5% Black).

Russell's Asian Population

61 residents of Russell, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Russell is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Russell ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 335.7%. Asian residents' share of Russell's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.0%.

Russell is more Asian than neighboring North Warren (0% Asian), Warren (0.4% Asian), Frewsburg (0% Asian), Starbrick (0% Asian), and Clarendon (0% Asian).

Russell's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Russell, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russell is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Russell ranks 1535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Russell is more Hispanic than neighboring North Warren (0.4% Hispanic), and Starbrick (0% Hispanic). Russell is less Hispanic than neighboring Warren (1% Hispanic), Frewsburg (2.7% Hispanic), and Clarendon (3.1% Hispanic).

Russell's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Russell, or 0.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Russell ranks 1347th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Russell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Russell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warren (0.2% Native American/Other), Frewsburg (0% Native American/Other), Starbrick (0% Native American/Other), and Clarendon (0% Native American/Other). Russell is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Warren (1% Native American/Other).

Russell's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Russell, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russell is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Russell ranks 1247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Russell's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.5%.

Russell is less Multiracial than neighboring North Warren (1.2% Multiracial), Warren (2% Multiracial), Frewsburg (1.3% Multiracial), Starbrick (9.3% Multiracial), and Clarendon (5% 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.