Russellville, AR

Census Place

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2023 Population

29,057

0.383% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.4

1.67% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

20%

4.35% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$48,708

11.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$166,500

6.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,344

3.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Russellville, AR had a population of 29.1k people with a median age of 30.4 and a median household income of $48,708. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Russellville, AR grew from 28,946 to 29,057, a 0.383% increase and its median household income grew from $43,669 to $48,708, a 11.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Russellville, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.5%), Other (Hispanic) (6.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.61%), White (Hispanic) (5.54%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.3%).

None of the households in Russellville, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Russellville, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Russellville, AR was $166,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%.

Most people in Russellville, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Russellville, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Russellville, AR is home to a population of 29.1k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.87% of Russellville, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.87k people).

In 2023, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.2k people) in Russellville, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.81k Other (Hispanic) and 1.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

94.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Russellville, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Russellville, AR was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Russellville, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Russellville, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.2k ± 557
Other (Hispanic)
1.81k ± 517
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 347

18%

Hispanic Population

5.24k people

18% of the people in Russellville, AR are hispanic (5.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Russellville, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Russellville, AR.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Russellville, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Russellville, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

9.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.87k people

10.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

As of 2023, 9.87% of Russellville, AR residents (2.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Russellville, AR was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Russellville, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
456 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
295 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
115 ± 89

Russellville, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Russellville, AR employs 13.3k people. The largest industries in Russellville, AR are Manufacturing (2,576 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,902 people), and Retail Trade (1,542 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($151,848), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,625), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,271).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.3k

2023 Value

± 960

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Russellville, AR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 13k employees to 13.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Russellville, AR, are Production Occupations (1,681 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,369 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,347 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Russellville, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.3k

2023 Value

± 960

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Russellville, AR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 13k employees to 13.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Russellville, AR, are Manufacturing (2,576 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,902 people), and Retail Trade (1,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Russellville, AR, though some of these residents may live in Russellville, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Russellville, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Russellville, AR awarded 3,950 degrees. The student population of Russellville, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,987 male students and 5,495 female students.

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $5,820 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Russellville, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,482 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,482 students enrolled in Russellville, AR, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,251) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Russellville, AR was $166,500 in 2023, which is 0.549 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $155,900 to $166,500, a 6.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Russellville, AR is 57.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Russellville, AR have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Russellville, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$166,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,784

$6,122

Median Property Taxes

±$600

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Russellville, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Russellville, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.8% of the housing units in Russellville, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Russellville, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Russellville, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,708

Median Household Income

± $4,890

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Russellville, AR grew to $48,708 from the previous year's value of $43,669.

The following chart displays the households in Russellville, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Russellville, AR is from Russellville, AR.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Russellville, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2023, 76.3% of workers in Russellville, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Russellville, AR have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Russellville, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Russellville, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Russellville, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Russellville, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Russellville, AR (5.2k out of 25.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Russellville, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Russellville, AR has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 8.16% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pope County, AR see 1532 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.82% increase from the previous year (1490 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2200 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,532 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pope County, AR

Primary care physicians in Pope County, AR see an average of 1,532 patients per year. This represents a 2.82% increase from the previous year (1,490 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pope County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 31.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

8.16%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Russellville, AR declined by 14.4% from 9.12% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Russellville, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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