Russell Neighborhood Profile Prepared by Network Center for Community Change The Russell neighborhood is located in West Louisville, north of Broadway and west of downtown. The neighborhood boundaries are W. Market to the north, Roy Wilkins Ave to the east, Broadway to the south and 32nd St to the west. Surrounding neighborhoods are Portland, Downtown, California, and Shawnee. There are nearly 40 churches in the neighborhood, 4 public schools and 4 metro parks. In the past, wealthy, working class and poor residents have lived in the neighborhood and prominent public figures built homes on Chestnut St post Civil War. From the turn of the century to the 1960s, Russell was a well established and popular African American neighborhood, once known as ‘Louisville’s Harlem’. The neighborhood included America’s first library open to African Americans, ‘The Louisville Defender’ publication, and Central High School (once Louisville’s African American High School). 1 Russell Neighborhood Profile January 2014
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Russell Neighborhood Profile Prepared by Network Center for Community Change
The Russell neighborhood is located in West Louisville, north of Broadway and west of downtown.
The neighborhood boundaries are W. Market to the north, Roy Wilkins Ave to the east, Broadway
to the south and 32nd St to the west. Surrounding neighborhoods are Portland, Downtown,
California, and Shawnee. There are nearly 40 churches in the neighborhood, 4 public schools and 4
metro parks. In the past, wealthy, working class and poor residents have lived in the
neighborhood and prominent public figures built homes on Chestnut St post Civil War. From the
turn of the century to the 1960s, Russell was a well established and popular African American
neighborhood, once known as ‘Louisville’s Harlem’. The neighborhood included America’s first
library open to African Americans, ‘The Louisville Defender’ publication, and Central High School
(once Louisville’s African American High School).
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Population
Age and Sex
Race
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The population of the Russell neighborhood is estimated at 10,753, approximately 1% of Jefferson County’s total population of 735,804. Russell is a young neighborhood, with a median age nearly 12 years younger than Jefferson County as a whole - 25.8 years vs. 37.7 years. Russell’s population is 58% female and 42% male. There are 71 males per 100 females in the neighborhood. Jefferson County’s population is 52% female and 48% male or 93 males per 100 females. The population pyramids to the right display population distribution across age ranges by sex. Russell’s population pyramid shows a large percentage of population under 5 years old, among both sexes (people under 5 years old account for 15% of Russell’s total population) and a spike in 20-25 year old female population. The male population decreases from ages 30-39 and above 60 years old.
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Data Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Population Pyramid for Jefferson County
Economic Characteristics
Income
Households
Median household income $14,457 $46,298
Russell
Jefferson County
Nearly 90% of households in the Russell neighborhood are either non-family households or female householder. Non-family households include people who live alone or non-relatives living together, such as roommates or unmarried partners.
Unemployment Rate
The Russell neighborhood has an unemployment rate of 30%. The age ranges with the highest unemployment rate are 25-44 years (41%) and 20-24 years (34%). Jefferson County has an unemployment rate of 10%, with the highest unemployment rates for ages 16-19 years (26%) and 20-24 years (15%).
Poverty guidelines for 1-4 person households:
1 person – $11,490
2 person – $15,510
3 person – $19,530
4 person – $23,550
Russell
Jefferson County
Total Households 3,976 301,312
Married-couple family 9% 43%
Male householder 4% 4%
Female householder 44% 15%
Non-family household 44% 38%
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Population Below Poverty Level
Russell
Jefferson County
U.S.
Total population below poverty
58%
16%
14%
Age
Under 18 years 78% 24% 20%
18 to 64 years 52% 14% 13%
65 years and over 32% 9% 9%
Sex
Male 59% 15% 13%
Female 61% 17% 16%
Jefferson County’s median income is 220% higher than Russell’s.
Data Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Nearly 3,000 children in Russell live below poverty.
Education
Educational Attainment – Population 18 to 24 years
Russell
Jefferson County
Population 18 to 24 years 1,395 66,362
Less than high school graduate 31% 18%
High school graduate or equivalency 37% 31%
Some college or associate's degree 32% 41%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 10%
Educational Attainment – Population 25 years and over
Russell
Jefferson County
Population 25 years and over 5,426 498,002
Less than 9th grade 5% 4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 27% 9%
High school graduate or equivalency 37% 29%
Some college, no degree 23% 23%
Associate's degree 4% 7%
Bachelor's degree 2% 18%
Graduate or professional degree 1% 12%
In Russell, 67% of the population 25 years and over have a high school diploma or higher and only 3% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Jefferson County, 88% have a high school diploma or higher and 29% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
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Data Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Poverty Rate for Population 25 years and over
Russell
Jefferson County
Less than high school graduate 57% 29%
High school graduate or equivalency 45% 14%
Some college or associate’s degree 34% 10%
Bachelor’s degree or higher 26% 4%
5 Elementary Schools
5 Middle Schools
5 High Schools
Ohio River
Russell Neighborhood
Overall Score
State Percentile
Classification
Recognition or Support Categories
Byck Elementary 42.0 5 Needs Improvement Focus School
Coleridge-Taylor Elementary 59.1 56 Needs Improvement/Progressing Focus School
Roosevelt/Perry Elementary 38.9 3 Needs Improvement Focus School
Crosby Middle 58.9 71 Proficient Focus School
Highland Middle 50.5 36 Needs Improvement
Ballard High 67.2 94 Distinguished/Progressing Focus School
Eastern High 66.8 94 Distinguished/Progressing High Performing School
Jefferson County District 52.2 32 Needs Improvement
Schools
School Performance
School NxGL Scores – 2012-2013 School Year
Next Generation Learners (NxGL) is Kentucky’s school accountability system that measures academic factors such as student achievement, gap (percentage of proficient and distinguished), growth in reading and mathematics, college/career readiness, and graduation rate. Each school is assigned a score based on the academic measures above and then ranked from one (lowest) to 99 (highest). The schools are then given a classification that is determined by the school’s score which include: needs improvement, proficient, distinguished, or progressing. Schools can be placed in either a recognition category (Highest Performing or High Progress schools) or support category (Priority or Focus schools) based on their performance.
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Jefferson County Public Schools' student assignment plan, designed to foster economic and racial integration across the district, means that many students attend school outside their neighborhood. The District is organized into clusters, with a "resides" school for each cluster. Many students attend their "resides" school, while others attend magnet schools or programs.
5 Elementary Schools 5 Middle Schools 5 High Schools Ohio River Russell Neighborhood
Graduation Rate
% Graduating College and/or Career Ready
Ballard High 92% 65%
Eastern High 86% 65%
Jefferson County District 77% 51%
Student Data
Student Achievement at Russell “Resides” Schools – 2012-2013 School Year
Byck Coleridge-
Taylor Roosevelt/
Perry District
Reading 29% 48% 21% 42%
Math 29% 43% 22% 41%
Crosby Highland District
Reading 60% 53% 42%
Math 57% 37% 33%
Elementary Schools: Percent Proficient and Distinguished
Most of Russell’s resides schools scored higher in reading and/or math than the district, with the exception of Byck and Roosevelt/Perry Elementary schools.
Middle Schools: Percent Proficient and Distinguished
Ballard Eastern District
Reading 73% 67% 53%
Math 52% 39% 36%
High Schools: Percent Proficient and Distinguished
Race and Poverty
% Non-white
% Free/ Reduced
Lunch
Byck Elementary 86% 89%
Coleridge-Taylor Elementary 72% 66%
Roosevelt/Perry Elementary 81% 94%
Crosby Middle 40% 38%
Highland Middle 44% 59%
Ballard High 40% 33%
Eastern High 33% 29%
Jefferson County District 51% 63%
According to the 2013 JCPS Equity Scorecard report, the percentage of students proficient in reading are significantly lower for students on free/reduced lunch and even more so for non-white students. The report states that within the district, only 2 in 10 black students on free/reduced lunch are proficient in reading. Inequities of race and poverty are not only seen in student performance, but also in suspension rates and college and career readiness among students district-wide.
High School Achievement – 2012-2013 School Year
The percentage of college and/or career ready students is based on test scores and certifications of graduates.
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Data Source: Jefferson County Public Schools – 2013-2014 Data Books
Russell has four distinct use areas: 1) industrial areas along two railways, 2) commercial districts along both Broadway and W. Market St, 3) a historic residential area that is primarily single family, and 4) Beecher Terrace East, a public housing complex. The map above shows the northern and southern borders as what might be classified as commercial corridors with a combination of both older corner stores and newer strip mall structures. Business includes: ACE Hardware, Porter Paint, Family Dollar, Hollywood Wings, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Indi’s, Ryder Trucks, Syls’s Lounge, AutoZone, H&R, Bear and Tub’s Auto Detail, East Coast Customs, Louisville Plate Glass, Klein Brothers, Stewart’s Pawn, Dairy Mart, AAA Chiropractic. In the 1940’s, Chestnut and Muhammad Ali (formerly Walnut Street) had much of the neighborhood’s assets – large Victorian homes, black owned businesses, music venues and clubs. In the 1960’s, urban renewal and its social effects changed much of this landscape. The Victorian mansions along W Chestnut St. and the shotguns houses on neighboring streets have been registered under the national historic registry. This huge effort has put 1,503 historic properties in Russell [1,380 houses, 66 commercial buildings, 16 churches, 4 restaurants, 2 schools, 2 libraries, 1 temple, 1 fire department, 31 others] on the registry.
Overview
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Industry is the second largest percentage of landuse in Russell, 18% of the total neighborhood area. The industry is generally concentrated around shipping and manufacturing. The table (right) shows some of the companies in the area though it is not an exhaustive list.
There are 4 parks in the Russell neighborhood, Baxter Square, Elliot Square, Sheppard and William Britt, which total 10.25 acres of park space. Baxter Square and Elliot Square are Olmsted Parks. Western Cemetery is a large open space, 10.22 acres. Baxter Square is between 11th and 12th Streets, Jefferson Street is to the north and Baxter Community Center is on the southern border. There are two basketball courts, a shelter, a playground and a spray park. Baxter Community Center has indoor courts, fitness facilities, youth programming and a GED program. Elliot Square is between 28th and 29th Streets, Magazine St is to the north and Elliot Ave is to the south. It has a perimeter walking path and a large ball field. Other amenities include a basketball court, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, a playground, and a spray park. William Brit Park is another park just north of Elliot Square across Magazine St. It has a few park benches along walking paths. Sheppard Park is between 16th and 17th Streets, Magazine St. is on the south and Plymouth Ct is on the north. It has a basketball court, a picnic shelter and a playground.
Landuse
Industry
Parks and Open Space
Industry Type Name
Communications CROWN CASTLE GT COMPANY LLC, SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TELEPHONE
Construction COMPONENT FINISHING UNLIMITED, PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES
Dry Cleaning Services STRY LENKOFF COMPANY
Food and Catering Services WILLIAMS FOOD SERVIC INC
Manufacturing COMPLETE SHEET METAL INC, CORKEN STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY
Printing 2929 MAGAZINE STREET LLC, PINAIRE LITHOGRAPHING CO
Shipping CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORP, K & I RAILROAD CO, NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY CO
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Housing Cost as Percentage of Income Russell Metro
Federal housing standards suggest that affordable housing should not exceed a third of a household’s income.
Renters paying gross rent over 30% of their income 58% 48%
Owners paying mortgage over 30% of their income 50% 29%
• 60% of the housing in Russell was built before 1950. Only 24% of Jefferson County’s housing was built before that date.
• A significant percentage, 57%, of Russell’s housing are structures with 2 or more units – 31% of Metro Louisville’s housing is multi-unit.
Housing
Single Family Housing Units Russell Metro
Total 1,917 225,683
Median Value $26,980 $123,500
Owner Occupied (estimate) 656 172,041
Owner Occupied rate (estimate) 34% 76%
Vacant and Abandoned Properties (VAP) Russell Metro
VAP total (structures + lots) 427 5,179
VAP (structures only) 315 4,226
VAP Single Family Houses Units 288 3,758
VAP Single Family House Vacancy Rate 15% 2%
VAP Median Value Single Family Units $24,130 $41,645
Data Source: Jefferson Count y PVA; Codes and Regulations' Vacant and Abandoned Property list.
Housing Characteristics
Single Family Units and Vacancy
Beecher Terrace is a public housing complex built 1941 that housed World War II plant workers. It currently has 760 units. It is famous for Louisville’s first African American Girl Scout troop, the home of boxing great Greg Page, and the Baxter Community Center.
In the last 15 years there has been a decrease in home values in West Louisville. 92% of single family homes in Russell have had a deed transfer during that time. Taking the difference between the last sale price and the current assessed value, Russell has a net loss of $9,287,092 in single family property value in 15 years.
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Data Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
15% of Russell’s single family homes are vacant and abandoned, compared to 2% of Metro’s.
Russell’s single family housing accounts for less than 1% of the Metro total. However, Russell has 8% of Metro’s total vacant and abandoned properties.
