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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Russellville

Arkansas · 23,682 residents · 28.302 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,772. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,682
+11%since 1990
from 21,260 in 1990
1990 – 2025
837 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 751 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+5%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K23K25K28K30K1990201020202024Russellville
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,772
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,902 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,315
+45%since 1990
from $11,234 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $335 in 1990
US average: $602
56.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
43.3% rent
2.4
+1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(19,935)
Black4.7%(996)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(233)
Asian0.5%(114)
Diversity Score17.2%(3,650)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(20,938)
Black5.1%(1,214)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(773)
Asian1.2%(279)
Diversity Score22.7%(5,381)
23
+32%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Arkansas?

Russellville, Arkansas has about 23,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Russellville, Arkansas earns about $30,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, Arkansas expensive?

In Russellville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Arkansas?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, Arkansas?

About 15.6% of people in Russellville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,422 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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