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Russellville

Arkansas · 28,940 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 $37,436. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,940
+22%since 2000
from 23,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
−3%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K25K28K30K1990201020202024Russellville
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,436
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,772 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,059
+29%since 2000
from $16,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+50%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(20,938)
Black5.1%(1,214)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(773)
Asian1.2%(279)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(5,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(19,978)
Black6.2%(1,787)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(4,882)
Asian1.6%(476)
Other4.7%(1,359)
Diversity Score59%(17,079)
Diversity Score
59
+160%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Arkansas?

Russellville, Arkansas has about 28,940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Russellville, Arkansas earns about $37,436 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 $133,100, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Arkansas?

About 29.0% 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 17.9% 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 7,680 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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