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Russellville Micro

Russellville, AL · 1 counties · 31,704 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 $33,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
31,704
+2%since 2000
from 31,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Russellville
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,942
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,177 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,094
+22%since 2000
from $14,814 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(25,249)
Black3.8%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(4,710)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other1.3%(422)
Diversity Score42.4%(13,455)
Diversity Score
42
+58%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% 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
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

RussellvilleCENTRAL10,904
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1 component county

Franklin CountyCENTRAL32,449
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, AL?

Russellville, AL has about 31,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, AL?

The typical household in Russellville, AL earns about $33,942 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, AL?

About 11.8% 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 19.5% of people in Russellville, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,890 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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