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Russellville

Kentucky · 7,454 residents (2025 est.) · 10.992 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,700. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,316
+2%since 2000
from 7,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,454 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Russellville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,484
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,647 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,462
+75%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−10%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+48%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(5,557)
Black18.6%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(113)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(3,022)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(5,854)
Black9.7%(707)
Hispanic / Latino6%(438)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other4%(289)
Diversity Score43.2%(3,157)
Diversity Score
43
+2%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
9.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Kentucky?

Russellville, Kentucky has about 7,316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russellville, Kentucky earns about $45,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, Kentucky expensive?

In Russellville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $168,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Kentucky?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, Kentucky?

About 20.7% of people in Russellville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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