Population 7,308 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Russell
Household size in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Russell is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.8 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.4 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Russell is young: half of its residents are under 32.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.3, as it has nationally. Only two of Louisville's 44 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a third of households in Russell (31.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Louisville neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only three of 44.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Russell
Renters in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Russell rent: 75.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over three in ten owners (31.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Russell: 21.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +26 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Russell was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $549 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $586 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $559 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $863 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$314 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Russell costs $863 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $314 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Russell
Bachelor's degrees in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Russell: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Russell never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Russell
| Period | Russell | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Russell runs well above the national rate: 19.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Russell has the highest unemployment rate of any Louisville neighborhood. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Russell compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 2.39 | 32.4 | 31.8% | 75.4% | 21.9% | 1976 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.5% | 19.2% |
| California | 2.67 | 32.9 | 25.8% | 61.1% | 29.9% | 1945 | $900 | 6.2% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Portland | 2.35 | 42.1 | 23.5% | 54.3% | 21.7% | 1940 | $1,012 | 10.2% | 79.2% | 11.1% |
| Central Business District | 1.37 | 37.3 | 4.2% | 82.9% | 20.1% | 1964 | $1,089 | 32.4% | 85.7% | 6.2% |
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| Parkland | 2.62 | 36.6 | 33.4% | 47.3% | 26.2% | 1942 | $1,105 | 9.6% | 88.7% | 13.8% |
| Shawnee | 2.54 | 37.4 | 23.6% | 52.3% | 13.5% | 1941 | $1,074 | 14.8% | 85.5% | 12.2% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Chickasaw | 2.30 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 47.1% | 21.9% | 1947 | $848 | 15.3% | 80.0% | 11.3% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Park Duvalle | 2.45 | 35.1 | 37.7% | 65.8% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,028 | 12.4% | 89.1% | 16.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Russell. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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