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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Russellville

Kentucky · 7,149 residents · 10.992 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,647. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,200. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
7,149
−4%since 1990
from 7,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Russellville
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(468)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(463)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(457)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(504)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(444)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(809)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.8%(983)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.4%(959)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.9%(778)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.9%(637)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.6%(470)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.5%(177)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,647
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,654
+55%since 1990
from $10,086 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
37.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(6,097)
Black17.2%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(57)
Asian0.7%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(5,557)
Black18.6%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(113)
Asian0.4%(26)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.7%(272)
Cuban1.4%(102)
Puerto Rican0.4%(32)
Guatemalan0.4%(28)
Asian origin
Laotian0.4%(28)
Ancestry
English14.3%(1,047)
American10.9%(798)
Irish8.5%(625)
German4.7%(345)
Scottish2.4%(179)
French0.8%(61)
Welsh0.8%(60)
Polish0.5%(38)
Italian0.3%(24)
British0.2%(15)
Canadian0.2%(14)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.2%(13)
Greek0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(627)
Married61.1%(1,522)
Widowed3.5%(87)
Divorced10.3%(257)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(592)
Married48.6%(1,536)
Widowed18.9%(599)
Divorced13.7%(434)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Kentucky?

Russellville, Kentucky has about 7,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russellville, Kentucky earns about $25,647 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Kentucky?

About 9.9% 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 23.0% 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 305 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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