As of the 2020 census, its population was 755 (down from 823 at 2010[3]) and it contained 335 housing units.

[4] Russell Township was established in 1828.

[5] According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.58 square miles (92.2 km2), of which 35.53 square miles (92.0 km2) (or 99.86%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.

[3] (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

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