Russell, Georgia


Russell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2010 census.

History

The community most likely was named after Richard Russell Sr., chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court.
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Russell in 1902. The city's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Geography

Russell is located in central Barrow County at. It is bordered to the north and west by the city of Winder, the Barrow County seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

Russell first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010% 2010
White alone 71468059.35%51.44%
Black or African American alone 18917915.71%13.54%
Native American or Alaska Native alone 710.58%0.08%
Asian alone 51614.24%4.61%
Pacific Islander alone 000.00%0.00%
Other race alone 7110.58%0.83%
Mixed race or Multiracial 31542.58%4.08%
Hispanic or Latino 20433616.96%25.42%
Total1,2031,322100.00%100.00%

Education

It is in Barrow County Schools. Zoned schools include Holsenbeck Elementary School and Winder-Barrow High School.