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Russellville Micro

Russellville, AL · 1 counties · 27,814 residents · 633.959 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,907. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,814
−11%vs 2000
vs 31,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Russellville
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,907
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,177 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,049
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,814 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$233
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $335 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
2.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(27,268)
Black4.2%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,316)
Asian0.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(8,392)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(26,405)
Black4.6%(1,271)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)
Asian0.2%(62)
Other0.3%(76)
Diversity Score12.8%(3,573)
13
−52%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Russellville, AL?

Russellville, AL has about 27,814 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Russellville, AL?

The typical household in Russellville, AL earns about $17,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, AL expensive?

In Russellville, AL, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, AL?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, AL?

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

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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