Russell, Lincoln County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Russell, Wisconsin
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Location of Russell, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.31 sq mi (94.03 km2) |
| • Land | 35.76 sq mi (92.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 677 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54435 (Gleason)
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-069-70325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584081 |
Russell is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 677 people lived there.
Several smaller places, called unincorporated communities, are part of the town of Russell. These include Gleason and Dudley. Part of the community of Bloomville is also located within the town's borders.
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Where is Russell, Wisconsin?
Russell is found on the eastern side of Lincoln County. It shares a border with Langlade County to its east.
How to Get Around Russell
Wisconsin Highway 17 is a main road that goes through the town. It passes through Bloomville, Gleason, and Dudley. This highway can take you north about 26 miles (42 km) to Rhinelander. If you go southwest, it's about 14 miles (23 km) to Merrill. Merrill is important because it's the main city for Lincoln County.
Land and Water in Russell
The town of Russell covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (94.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.48% of the town is covered by water.
The Prairie River flows through the town. This river flows southwest and eventually joins the Wisconsin River.
Who Lives in Russell?
In the year 2000, there were 693 people living in Russell. These people lived in 271 households, and 194 of these were families.
Population Details
The town had about 19.2 people per square mile (7.4 people per square kilometer). There were also 330 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Russell were White (98.27%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 271 households, about 33.2% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59%) were married couples living together. About 7.7% of households had a female head without a husband present.
About 23.6% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 10% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.56 people in each household and 2.99 people in each family.
Age Groups in Russell
The population of Russell was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Russell was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 106.3 males.
Income in Russell
In 2000, the average income for a household in Russell was $42,500 per year. For families, the average income was $45,536 per year.
Men generally earned more than women. The average income for men was $30,476, while for women it was $25,000. The average income per person in the town was $17,875.
Very few families (none) and only 3.1% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and about 6.7% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Russell (condado de Lincoln, Wisconsin) para niños
