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Russell

Arkansas · 216 residents · 0.208 sq mi
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Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,900. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−5%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742052372683001990201020202024Russell
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,023
+41%since 2000
from $12,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(5)
Diversity Score9%(20)
Diversity Score
9
+177%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Arkansas?

Russell, Arkansas has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Russell, Arkansas earns about $27,083 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 $48,900, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Arkansas?

About 17.2% 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 24.3% 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 26 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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