Russell, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 1,203.
Males: 646  (53.7%)
Females: 557  (46.3%)
Median resident age:

33.7 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,216
Russell:

$78,216
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,903

Russell CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $315,900
Russell:

$315,900
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,696; detached houses: $120,442; mobile homes: $114,033

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,127.

March 2022 cost of living index in Russell: 100.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.5%
(16.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.2% for Black residents, 44.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Russell, GA (2022)
    • 70449.4%White alone
    • 48534.0%Two or more races
    • 18713.1%Hispanic
    • 16211.4%Black alone

Races in Russell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (13.8%), Italian (11.2%), American (9.0%), European (8.2%), Romanian (7.4%), English (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 960 feet

100 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America, 2.6% Europe).

This place:

6.7%
Georgia:

10.4%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Athens-Clarke County, GA (18.3 miles , pop. 100,266).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (43.1 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (585.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Winder, GA (1.3 miles ),
Bethlehem, GA (1.7 miles ),
Statham, GA (2.5 miles ),
Carl, GA (2.6 miles ),
Campton, GA (2.6 miles ),
Auburn, GA (2.8 miles ),
Hoschton, GA (3.0 miles ),
Bogart, GA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 33.98 N, Longitude: 83.70 W

Distribution of median household income in Russell, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Russell, GA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

105
U.S.:

73
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00281. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00281
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Russell-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Russell place center killed one person and injured 65 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/13/1973, a category F3 tornado 22.2 miles away from the place center injured 21 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Russell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 70.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 115.9 miles away from Russell center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 115.9 miles away from Russell center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 227.0 miles away from Russell center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 127.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barrow County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Russell:

  • WINDER HEALTH CARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WINDER, GA)
  • BARROW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; WINDER, GA)
  • SKILLED NURSING UNIT AT BARROW MED CTR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WINDER, GA)
  • PARK PLACE NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MONROE, GA)
  • FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES OF WALTON (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MONROE, GA)
  • VISTACARE OF GEORGIA- ATHENS (Hospital, about 14 miles away; BOGART, GA)
  • CLEARVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; MONROE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russell:

  • Georgia Gwinnett College (about 18 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,993)
  • University of Georgia (about 19 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 32,679)
  • Lanier Technical College (about 21 miles; Oakwood, GA; FT enrollment: 2,435)
  • Athens Technical College (about 21 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Gwinnett Technical College (about 22 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 5,138)
  • Brenau University (about 24 miles; Gainesville, GA; FT enrollment: 2,341)
  • Georgia Piedmont Technical College (about 34 miles; Clarkston, GA; FT enrollment: 3,276)

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Church in Russell: Chapel Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Barrow County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.2 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Russell:

Marital status in Russell, GA
  • Never married: 32.9%
  • Now married: 35.7%
  • Separated: 13.5%
  • Widowed: 2.0%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

For population 25 years and over in Russell:

  • High school or higher: 87.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Russell, GA (based on Barrow County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant15,81749
Mainline Protestant4,90917
Catholic3,8251
Other8013
Black Protestant6854
Orthodox1081
None43,222-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Barrow County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Barrow County:

5.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
This county:

3.88 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Barrow County:

15.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Russell:

  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WIMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; WINDER, GA; Owner: WALDEN NELMS BROADCASTING)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WBKZ (880 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JEFFERSON, GA; Owner: BROWN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WRFC (960 AM; 5 kW; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF ATHENS, INC)
  • WLBA (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russell:

  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYFW (89.5 FM; WINDER, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WABE (90.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WMSL (88.9 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: PRINCE AVENUE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WWEV-FM (91.5 FM; CUMMING, GA; Owner: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION)
  • WKHX-FM (101.5 FM; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLKQ-FM (102.3 FM; BUFORD, GA; Owner: LAKE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWWQ (100.5 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WNNX (99.7 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WBCX (89.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: BRENAU COLLEGE)
  • WSB-FM (98.5 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSTR (94.1 FM; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WVEE (103.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZGC (92.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ATLANTA)
  • WKLS (96.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLTM (94.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Russell:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
  • WAGA (Channel 5; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXIA-TV (Channel 11; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • W42AO (Channel 42; ATHENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMUNITY TV)
  • WSB-TV (Channel 2; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WSB-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTBS (Channel 17; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SUPERSTATION, INC.)
  • WATL (Channel 36; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WATL, LLC)
  • WGCL-TV (Channel 46; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WHSG (Channel 63; MONROE, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPBA (Channel 30; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WUPA (Channel 69; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF ATLANTA INC.)
  • WANN-LP (Channel 32; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDTA-LP (Channel 53; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WIRE-CA (Channel 40; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)

Russell fatal accident list:

Mar 13, 2021 03:54 PM, Cr-17/E Wright St, Lat: 33.984800, Lon: -83.687169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 23, 1993 05:32 PM, 169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 2, 1989 01:10 AM, Sr8, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 29, 1976 11:17 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 29, 1975 11:17 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • $199,000Total costs
  • 25,320Total average daily traffic
  • 253Total average daily truck traffic
  • 37,980Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Russell, GA
  • 78.2%Electricity
  • 21.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Russell, GA
  • 66.0%Electricity
  • 34.0%Utility gas


Russell compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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