Russell (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Russell, Massachusetts
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 Russell (CDP), Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
Russell (CDP), Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Town | Russell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 690 |
| • Density | 299.74/sq mi (115.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01071
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| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-58615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0608480 |
Russell is a special area in Massachusetts, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it is a specific part of the larger town of Russell.
Russell is located in Hampden County. In 2010, about 786 people lived in this CDP. The entire town of Russell had 1,775 residents. Russell is also part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area.
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Exploring Russell's Location
The Russell CDP is found in the northern part of the town of Russell. It sits in the valley of the Westfield River. U.S. Route 20 runs through this area.
Russell's Borders
The Westfield River forms the eastern border of the CDP. To the west, it touches the town line of Blandford. The southern edge is marked by Blandford Stage Road. To the north, the CDP extends just south of a small village called Crescent Mills.
Travel from Russell
U.S. Route 20 helps people travel from Russell. If you head southeast, it's about 8 miles to Westfield. Springfield is about 19 miles away in the same direction. If you go northwest, the road crosses the the Berkshires mountains. This path leads about 27 miles to Lee.
Size of Russell
The Russell CDP covers a total area of about 6.0 square kilometers. A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers, is water. This means most of Russell is land.
Who Lives in Russell?
This section looks at the population of Russell. It tells us how many people live there.
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| 2020 | 690 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of the Russell CDP was 690 people. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census.
