Russell, Georgia Explained

Russell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2010 census.^[5]

History

The community most likely was named after Richard Russell Sr. (1861–1938), chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court.^[6]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Russell in 1902.^[7] The city's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Geography

Russell is located in central Barrow County at 33.9786°N -83.7°W.^[8] 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 3.1km2, all land.^[5]

Demographics

Russell first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Russell CDP, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010^[9] !^[10] !% 2010!

White alone (NH)	714	style='background: #ffffe6;	680	59.35%	style='background: #ffffe6;	51.44%
Black or African American alone (NH)	189	style='background: #ffffe6;	179	15.71%	style='background: #ffffe6;	13.54%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	7	style='background: #ffffe6;	1	0.58%	style='background: #ffffe6;	0.08%
Asian alone (NH)	51	style='background: #ffffe6;	61	4.24%	style='background: #ffffe6;	4.61%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	0	style='background: #ffffe6;	0	0.00%	style='background: #ffffe6;	0.00%
Other race alone (NH)	7	style='background: #ffffe6;	11	0.58%	style='background: #ffffe6;	0.83%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	31	style='background: #ffffe6;	54	2.58%	style='background: #ffffe6;	4.08%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	204	style='background: #ffffe6;	336	16.96%	style='background: #ffffe6;	25.42%
Total	1,203	style='background: #ffffe6;	1,322	100.00%	style='background: #ffffe6;	100.00%

Education

It is in Barrow County Schools.^[11] Zoned schools include Holsenbeck Elementary School and Winder-Barrow High School.^[12]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
2. Web site: Russell ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2023. January 12, 2023.
3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
5. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Russell CDP, Georgia. https://archive.today/20200212174732/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1367676. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. October 30, 2013.
6. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 194 . 0-915430-00-2.
7. Web site: History of Barrow County . Barrow County Chamber of Commerce . 28 May 2019.
8. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
9. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Russell CDP, Georgia . United States Census Bureau.
10. Web site: P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Russell CDP, Georgia . United States Census Bureau.
11. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Barrow County, GA. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-09-06. - Compare to the district boundary map, which mentions which elementary schools feed into which high school.
12. Web site: BCSS Attendance Zone Maps. Barrow County Schools. 2024-09-04. Winder-Barrow Cluster. - Match the cluster with the schools on the map.