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.

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 Town of Russell is centrally located in the county. The Grasse 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 were 1,801 people, 650 households, and 482 families residing in the town. The population density was 7.2/km² (18.6/mi²). There were 854 housing units at an average density of 3.4/km² (8.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 650 households out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,080, and the median income for a family was $36,118. Males had a median income of $31,927 versus $22,895 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,530. 19.2% of the population and 15.7% of families were below the poverty line. 27.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older were 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
• Russell history