Russiaville, Howard County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Russiaville, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Russiaville, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Russiaville, Indiana. The estimated population of Russiaville, Indiana is 1,246 people, with a median age of 36.5.

We can look at the total population in Russiaville over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,246
-3.34% +15.80%
2020
1,289
+18.58%
-
2019
1,087
+5.33%
-
2018
1,032
-4.09% -
2017
1,076
- -

Population of Russiaville, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.9%
96.9%
-10.32%
Black/African American
0.7%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
10.2%
1.6%
+537.50%
Asian
0.9%
0.2%
+350.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.3%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Russiaville, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.5 -4.2% 37.7 -4.8% 35.5 -4.31%
2020 38.1 -7.3% 39.6 -0.75% 37.1 -11.24%
2019 41.1 +2.24% 39.9 +5% 41.8 -2.79%
2018 40.2 +5.79% 38 +3.26% 43 +8.86%
2017 38 - 36.8 - 39.5 -

The median age of Russiaville, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 76 +9.38% 74 +47.68% 79 106
10 to 19 69 +50.4% 69 10.11% 108 63
20 to 29 52 +17.81% 53 +57.32% 59 86
30 to 39 101 -19.06% 80 5.84% 80 78
40 to 49 89 22.41% 83 +5.68% 89 84
50 to 59 63 +31.06% 86 -16.6% 80 65
60 to 69 50 +27.65% 43 +35.75% 63 59
70+ 24 +168.46% 64 +18.91% 77 70

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Russiaville, Indiana is $75,789.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Russiaville.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,846.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,938.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,179.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Russiaville, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Russiaville, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Russiaville, Indiana is currently $97,891.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.32% of households in Russiaville are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Russiaville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.05%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Russiaville is $35,610.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Russiaville by the total population of Russiaville.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Russiaville, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Russiaville to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Russiaville that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Russiaville over the age of 16 is 967.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Russiaville is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 77 32.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 89 78.70% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 56 89.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 93 74.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 140 74.30% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 172 88.40% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 71 77.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 64 68.80% 13.60%
65 to 74 years 133 9.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 72 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Russiaville. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 896 61.00% 3.80%
Black or African American 9 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 11 72.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 42 59.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 95 68.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 850 60.50% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Russiaville as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Russiaville is 568, with median earnings of $42,056.00.

Women in Russiaville, Indiana earning approximately 74.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 568 $42,056.00
Male 315 $49,813.00
Female 253 $37,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 32 $41,429.00
Business and Financial 33 $48,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $86,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $100,066.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $52,083.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $6,467.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $37,344.00
Sales 43 $37,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $31,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $43,438.00
Production 108 $43,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $67,857.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 23 $40,893.00 9 $48,750.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 23 $85,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $100,526.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 22 $70,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 24 $50,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 42 $7,065.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 16 $26,250.00
Sales 10 $0.00 33 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $93,125.00 18 $30,313.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $43,438.00 0 $0.00
Production 67 $62,569.00 41 $41,172.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $67,857.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 440 households in Russiaville, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 361 families in Russiaville with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 300 26 35 79
Average Household Size 3.1 2.96 4.03 1.23
Total Families 300 26 35 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.62 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 361 families in Russiaville, 1.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Russiaville:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 482 housing units in Russiaville, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 440 91.29%
Vacant 42 8.71%

13.28% of the total 482 housing units in Russiaville are rental units. This is approximately 64 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 369 are occupied by the owner - or 76.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Russiaville is $822.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Russiaville that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    7
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    32
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Russiaville is $133,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Russiaville that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    7
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    95
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    117
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    100
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    37
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    13
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Russiaville. The chart below shows the number of properties in Russiaville that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    100
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    12
  • 1960 to 1969
    106
  • 1970 to 1979
    41
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    54
  • 2000 to 2009
    71
  • 2010 to 2013
    12
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Russiaville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    77
  • 2 vehicles available
    202
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    154

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Russiaville get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Russiaville that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Russiaville.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    13
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    25
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    30
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    146
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    93
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    42
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    43
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    26
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Russiaville, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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