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Russellville

Kentucky · 6,960 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 $25,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,700. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,960
−3%since 2000
from 7,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Russellville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,890
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,647 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,594
+12%since 2000
from $15,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(5,365)
Black15.7%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(295)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other2.5%(176)
Diversity Score47.2%(3,286)
Diversity Score
47
+12%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Kentucky?

Russellville, Kentucky has about 6,960 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russellville, Kentucky earns about $25,890 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Kentucky?

About 10.1% 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 21.2% 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 494 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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