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Russell Township, Indiana

Township in Putnam County, Indiana · ZIP 46172, 46175

  • Putnam County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 763 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 220Households
  • $70,357Median household income
  • 2ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−11.8%
7508008509002000: 85620002010: 82320102020: 7552020856755
Population of Russell Township at each census
CensusPopulation
2000856
2010823
2020755

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Russell Township
Under $50k40%
$50k to $100k26.3%
$100k to $150k17.7%
$150k to $200k15.5%
$200k and over0.5%

Median household income $70,357 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Russell Township
Owner occupied
212 units
Renter occupied
8 units
Vacancy rate
17%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Russell Township compared with its county and state
Russell Township compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureRussell TownshipPutnam CountyIndiana
Population44537,0916,811,752
Median household income$70,357$76,182$70,051
Median age45.338.438.0
Median home valueNot available$205,800$201,600
Bachelor’s degree or higher12.2%19.9%28.8%
Foreign-born residents0.4%2.6%5.9%
Owner-occupied homes96.4%73.6%70.4%
Mean commute to work32.9 minutes26.2 minutes24.0 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, county subdivision level, state 18, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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