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Russell

Arkansas · 184 residents (2025 est.) · 0.208 sq mi
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Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 53.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−4%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:184 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1742052372683001990201020202024Russell
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,917
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,708
+14%since 2000
from $12,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+4%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$298
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(11)
Diversity Score14.1%(31)
Diversity Score
14
+334%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.7%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Arkansas?

Russell, Arkansas has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Russell, Arkansas earns about $22,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Arkansas expensive?

In Russell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Arkansas?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Arkansas?

About 53.2% of people in Russell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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