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Russellville Micro

Russellville, AR · 2 counties · 83,644 residents · 1,741.338 sq mi
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Russellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,483. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,470.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,644
+11%since 2000
from 75,608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K68K74K81K87K1990201020202024Russellville
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,483
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,187 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,931
+58%since 2000
from $15,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,470
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,832 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(68,185)
Black2.2%(1,699)
Hispanic / Latino5%(3,814)
Asian0.6%(487)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(14,366)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(64,747)
Black2.7%(2,286)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(10,619)
Asian1%(866)
Other3%(2,524)
Diversity Score42.8%(35,826)
Segregation Score38.6%(32,265)
Diversity Score
43
+125%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

RussellvilleCENTRAL29,521
What's inside

2 component counties

Pope CountyCENTRAL64,976Yell County19,956
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russellville, AR?

Russellville, AR has about 83,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russellville, AR?

The typical household in Russellville, AR earns about $46,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russellville, AR expensive?

In Russellville, AR, the median home is worth about $124,470, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Russellville, AR?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Russellville, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russellville, AR?

About 15.6% of people in Russellville, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russellville, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Russellville, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,002 residents, a change of about 31 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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