Russell, Sheboygan 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 | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.1 sq mi (62.5 km2) |
| • Land | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-70350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584082 |
| Website | www.townrussell.com |
Russell is a small town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 399 people lived there. Russell is part of the larger Sheboygan area. Some smaller communities, like Hulls Crossing and part of St. Anna, are also found within the town of Russell.
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History of Russell
The town of Russell was named in 1852. It got its name from one of the first people to settle there, a man named John Russell.
Geography of Russell
Russell covers a total area of about 24.1 square miles (62.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.1 square miles (59.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 4.31% of the town's total area is covered by water.
People Living in Russell
In 2000, there were 399 people living in Russell. These people made up 140 households, and 116 of these were families. The town had about 17.3 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Russell were White (99.50%). A small number (0.50%) were Asian. About 0.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Households: Out of 140 households, 41.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- Families: Most households (77.9%) were married couples living together.
- Age Groups:
** 28.3% of the population was under 18 years old. ** 5.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. ** 32.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. ** 20.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. ** 13.3% were 65 years old or older.
- Median Age: The average age of people in Russell was 37 years.
- Gender Ratio: For every 100 females, there were about 122.9 males.
Money and Jobs
The average yearly income for a household in Russell was $51,250. For families, the average income was $55,385. Men earned an average of $35,250 per year, while women earned $25,417. The average income per person in the town was $18,329. Very few people (0.5%) in Russell lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Russell
- Wilfrid J. Turba was born in Russell. He was a farmer and also served as a state legislator in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Russell (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
