Russell is a town in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km², all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 103 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 419.2/km². There w…Russell is a town in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km², all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 103 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density was 419.2/km². There were 116 housing units at an average density of 213.3/km². The racial makeup of the town was 99.56% White and 0.44% Native American. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.