Russellville, AL Demographics

A map of Russellville's Population by Race

Russellville, Alabama has an estimated population of 10,799, a less than 1% change from the 10,855 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% White, 43.5% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Russellville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Russellville has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Russellville, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russellville is ranked the 64th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Russellville was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russellville's White Population

4,833 residents of Russellville, or 44.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russellville is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Russellville ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Russellville's population has decreased from 50.8% to 44.8%.

Russellville is less White than neighboring Littleville (91% White), Spruce Pine (72.5% White), Belgreen (100% White), Phil Campbell (82.6% White), and Tuscumbia (66.5% White).

Russellville's Black Population

1,055 residents of Russellville, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Russellville is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Russellville ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Black residents' share of Russellville's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.8%.

Russellville is more Black than neighboring Littleville (0.6% Black), Spruce Pine (0% Black), Belgreen (0% Black), and Phil Campbell (0% Black). Russellville is less Black than neighboring Tuscumbia (24.6% Black).

Russellville's Asian Population

0 residents of Russellville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Russellville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Russellville ranks 312th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Russellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Russellville is less Asian than neighboring Littleville (3.3% Asian).

Russellville's Hispanic Population

4,702 residents of Russellville, or 43.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russellville is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Russellville ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Russellville's population has increased from 37.9% to 43.5%.

Russellville is more Hispanic than neighboring Littleville (3.3% Hispanic), Spruce Pine (0% Hispanic), Belgreen (0% Hispanic), Phil Campbell (10% Hispanic), and Tuscumbia (6.5% Hispanic).

Russellville's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Russellville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Russellville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Russellville ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Russellville's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Russellville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spruce Pine (0% Native American/Other), Belgreen (0% Native American/Other), Phil Campbell (0% Native American/Other), and Tuscumbia (0% Native American/Other). Russellville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Littleville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Russellville's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Russellville, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russellville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Russellville ranks 468th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Russellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Russellville is more Multiracial than neighboring Littleville (1.5% Multiracial), and Belgreen (0% Multiracial). Russellville is less Multiracial than neighboring Spruce Pine (27.5% Multiracial), Phil Campbell (7.4% Multiracial), and Tuscumbia (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.