Russell, New York
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Russell is a town located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,801. The town is named after Russell Attwater, the pioneer land owner.
The Town of Russell is centrally located in the county.
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History
The town was first settled by the Attwater family and others in 1805. Russell Attwater was elected the first town supervisor, when the town was formed in 1807. During the War of 1812, an arsenal was located in the town.
Geography
The Grass River flows through the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 252.0 km² (97.3 mi²). 250.6 km² (96.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,801 people, 650 households, and 482 families residing in the town. The population density is 7.2/km² (18.6/mi²). There are 854 housing units at an average density of 3.4/km² (8.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.00% White, 0.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 650 households out of which 39.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% are non-families. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,080, and the median income for a family is $36,118. Males have a median income of $31,927 versus $22,895 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,530. 19.2% of the population and 15.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Russell
- Clarks Corners -- A location east of Russell village on Route 24
- Danes Corners -- A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Coopers Corners -- A location in the eastern part of the town.
- Derbyville -- A hamlet south of Russell village on Route 24.
- Enderbees Corners -- A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Fairbanks Corners -- A location near the west town line.
- Fordhams Corners -- A location east of Stalbird.
- North Russell -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
- Owens Corners -- A location in the eastern part of the town.
- Palmersville -- A hamlet southeast of Russell village and near the Grass River.
- Putnams Corners -- A location northeast of Russell village.
- Reynolds Corners -- A location in the eastern part of the town.
- Russell -- The hamlet of Russell is located by the Grass River.
- South Russell -- A location in the center of the town on Route 17.
- Stalbird -- A hamlet near the west town line.
- Van House Corners -- A location in the eastern part of the town.
- Whipperwill Corners -- A location south of Russell village on Route 24.
External links
- Town of Russell, NY (http://www.russellny.us)
- Russell history (http://history.rays-place.com/ny/russell-ny.htm)