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Russellville

Tennessee · 684 residents · 1.039 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,203. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $96,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
−5%since 2023
from 719 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 692 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
−2%since 2023
from 50.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
66672077583088420202024Russellville
2024684
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(53)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(28)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(84)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(59)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(86)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.9%(129)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.6%(134)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,203
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,471
−4%since 2023
from $27,432 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−10%since 2023
from 0.318 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Russellville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(608)
Black15.4%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(524)
Black14%(96)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
48
+47%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.7%(53)
Guatemalan1.6%(11)
Ancestry
English12.7%(87)
American9.8%(67)
Scottish2.8%(19)
German2.2%(15)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−26%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
52.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34%(98)
Married66%(190)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married33.1%(101)
Married63.3%(193)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.6%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, Tennessee?

Russellville, Tennessee has about 684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Russellville, Tennessee earns about $48,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, Tennessee expensive?

In Russellville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, Tennessee?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, Tennessee?

About 13.3% of people in Russellville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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