Russellville, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

85,351

0.148% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.9

0.272% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.6%

14.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,373

6.28% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$122,600

0.657% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

36,303

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Russellville, AR had a population of 85.4k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $46,373. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Russellville, AR grew from 85,225 to 85,351, a 0.148% increase and its median household income grew from $43,633 to $46,373, a 6.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Russellville, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.5%), Other (Hispanic) (6.19%), White (Hispanic) (5.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%).

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.

95.4% of the residents in Russellville, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Russellville, AR are Arkansas Tech University (4,072 degrees awarded in 2020), River Valley School of Massage (12 degrees), and Arkansas Beauty College (9 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Russellville, AR was $122,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Russellville, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Russellville, AR was 2 cars per household.

Russellville, AR borders Harrison, AR, Hot Springs, AR, and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR.

Population & Diversity

Russellville, AR is home to a population of 85.4k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.47% of Russellville, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.52k people).

In 2020, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.5k people) in Russellville, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.28k Other (Hispanic) and 4.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

95.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.4% of Russellville, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Russellville, AR was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
69.5k ± 124
Other (Hispanic)
5.28k ± 616
White (Hispanic)
4.28k ± 620

12%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

12% of the people in Russellville, AR are hispanic (10.3k 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 MSA level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Foreign-Born Population

6.47%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.52k people

6.56%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.59k people

As of 2020, 6.47% of Russellville, AR residents (5.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Russellville, AR was 6.56%, 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
1,703 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
832 ± 233
Gulf War (1990s)
739 ± 174

Russellville, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Russellville, AR employs 36.3k people. The largest industries in Russellville, AR are Manufacturing (6,317 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,634 people), and Retail Trade (4,429 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,911), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,077), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,588).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.3k

2020 Value

± 1,530

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Russellville, AR grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 35.9k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Russellville, AR, are Production Occupations (4,549 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,817 people), and Management Occupations (3,145 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Russellville, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

36.3k

2020 Value

± 1,530

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Russellville, AR grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 35.9k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Russellville, AR, are Manufacturing (6,317 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,634 people), and Retail Trade (4,429 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,433

Median earning men ± $1,413

$23,805

Median earning women ± $1,351

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,364), Wholesale Trade ($46,406), and Information ($46,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($50,870), Public Administration ($38,578), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,961).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

726
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
465
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
416
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$860k
Manufacturing
$262k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$175k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Russellville, AR awarded 4,093 degrees. The student population of Russellville, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,648 male students and 6,228 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Russellville, AR are White (3,214 and 81.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (306 and 7.72%), Black or African American (208 and 5.25%), and Two or More Races (122 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Russellville, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas Tech University (4,072 and 99.5%), River Valley School of Massage (12 and 0.293%), and Arkansas Beauty College (9 and 0.22%).

The most popular majors in Russellville, AR are General Studies (879 and 21.5%), Medical Administrative Assistant (363 and 8.87%), and Registered Nursing (149 and 3.64%).

The median tuition cost in Russellville, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,568 for in-state students and $11,136 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Russellville, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,876 (42.7% men and 57.3% 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 2020 there were 10,876 students enrolled in Russellville, AR, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,225 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
107 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
142 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Russellville, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Russellville, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas Tech University
4,072 degrees awarded
River Valley School of Massage
12 degrees awarded
Arkansas Beauty College
9 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas Tech University with 4,072 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,541 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Russellville, AR, which is 0.604 times less than the 2,552 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,214 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 306 degrees awarded.

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 ($5,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (800k), Some college (553k), and Secondary Education (375k).

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 $122,600 in 2020, which is 0.534 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $121,800 to $122,600, a 0.657% increase. The homeownership rate in Russellville, AR is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Russellville, AR have an average commute time of 20.6 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.

Median household income in Russellville, AR is $46,373. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Russellville, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County, AR and Lonoke County, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $59,278.

Housing

Property

$122,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,816

$22,104

Median Property Taxes

±$1,111

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

72.1%

Homeownership

2020

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.1% of the housing units in Russellville, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

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

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Russellville, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County, AR and Lonoke County, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $59,278.

The following map shows all of the counties 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.

$46,373

Median Household Income

± $2,691

30.7k

Number of Households

± 1,345

In 2020, the median household income of the 30.7k households in Russellville, AR grew to $46,373 from the previous year's value of $43,633.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (3.74%)

In 2020, 82% of workers in Russellville, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (3.74%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Russellville, AR have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% 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

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Russellville, AR (12.7k out of 81.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

92.7% of the population of Russellville, AR has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1507 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1,502 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.26%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Russellville, AR declined by 13.8% from 8.43% to 7.26%.

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.