Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Russell, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100.1 sq mi (259.3 km2) |
| • Land | 49.9 sq mi (129.2 km2) |
| • Water | 50.2 sq mi (130.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,553 |
| • Density | 15.512/sq mi (5.9892/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-70300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584080 |
Russell is a town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a cool place with a mix of land and water. In 2020, about 1,553 people lived here. This was more than the 1,279 people who lived here in 2010.
Russell is home to a few smaller communities. These include Red Cliff and Sand Bay. Red Cliff is special because it's the main center for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
The town also includes two islands from the famous Apostle Islands: York Island and Raspberry Island.
Getting Around Russell
If you're traveling in Russell, you'll likely use Wisconsin Highway 13. This road is the main route that helps people get from one place to another in the area. It's important for daily travel and connecting the community.
Russell's Geography
Russell is a town with a lot of space. It covers a total area of about 100 square miles (259.3 square kilometers). What's really interesting is how this area is split up.
About half of the town is land, which is around 50 square miles (129.2 square kilometers). The other half is water, covering about 50.2 square miles (130.1 square kilometers). This means Russell has many lakes, rivers, or parts of larger bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Russell?
Let's look at the people who call Russell home. In 2000, there were 1,216 people living in the town. These people lived in 406 households, which are like homes where people live together.
Many families in Russell have children. About 44.8% of households had kids under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people.
The people in Russell are of different ages. About 36.3% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are lots of kids and teenagers in the town! The average age in Russell was about 30 years old.
Images for kids
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The town hall of Russell, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Russell (condado de Bayfield, Wisconsin) para niños
