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Russellville

Illinois · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.4 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,813. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−27%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4465851051261990201020202024Russellville
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,834
+127%since 2000
from $11,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
−41%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(54)
Black6.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31%(27)
Diversity Score64.2%(56)
Diversity Score
64
+183%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% 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%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
17.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+35.8 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
21.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.0%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+41.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% 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 Russellville, Illinois?

Russellville, Illinois has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Illinois?

The typical household in Russellville, Illinois earns about $47,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Russellville, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, Illinois?

About 17.2% of people in Russellville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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