Russell City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 559 residents, 239 households, and 144 families in the city. The population density was 539.7 people per square mile (208.38/kmē), making it the 634th most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 265 housing units at an average density of 254.8 per square mile (98.38/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 40.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Russell City was 40.4 and 40.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 98.57% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.18% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.89% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28125, it is the 139th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $29688, making its Iowa's 54th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13093, making it the 97th poorest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income of city was $14200, Males had a median income of $20625 versus $11964 for females.
In 2000, 172 pupils and students, of which 63 are male and 109 are female, 30.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 7 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 63 elementary school, 75 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 559 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 559 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 559 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 564 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 582 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 581 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 576 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 574 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 564 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 26 | 37 | 63 |
| High school | 22 | 53 | 75 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell city, Iowa | $28125 | $29688 | $13093 |
| Lucas County, Iowa | $30876 | $38352 | $15341 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |