This was 3.1 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,447.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Russell for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 61 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 400 | 35 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 0.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 88 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 86 | 7.5 |
| Associate's degree | 122 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 18.9 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 10.9 |
| Professional school degree | 36 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.4 |
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