Russellville, AR Demographics

A map of Russellville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,554	19,978	70.5%	69.0%
Hispanic	5,386	4,882	18.5%	16.9%
Multiracial	1,534	1,527	5.3%	5.3%
Black	1,172	1,787	4.0%	6.2%
Asian	339	476	1.2%	1.6%
Native American/Other	177	290	0.6%	1.0%

Russellville, Arkansas has an estimated population of 29,162, a less than 1% change from the 28,940 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 18.5% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arkansas 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 48.8% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Russellville is ranked the 18th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Russellville's White Population

20,554 residents of Russellville, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Russellville is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Russellville ranks 437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Russellville's population has increased from 69.0% to 70.5%.

Russellville is more White than neighboring Dardanelle (47.7% White). Russellville is less White than neighboring Pottsville (74.5% White), London (84.4% White), Dover (85.5% White), and Centerville (100% White).

Russellville's Black Population

1,172 residents of Russellville, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Russellville is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Russellville ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Black residents' share of Russellville's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.0%.

Russellville is more Black than neighboring Pottsville (0% Black), London (0.2% Black), Dover (2.2% Black), and Centerville (0% Black). Russellville is less Black than neighboring Dardanelle (5.1% Black).

Russellville's Asian Population

339 residents of Russellville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Russellville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Russellville ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Russellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Russellville is more Asian than neighboring Dardanelle (0.7% Asian), Dover (0% Asian), and Centerville (0% Asian). Russellville is less Asian than neighboring Pottsville (2.5% Asian), and London (1.5% Asian).

Russellville's Hispanic Population

5,386 residents of Russellville, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Russellville is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Russellville ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Russellville's population has increased from 16.9% to 18.5%.

Russellville is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottsville (17.8% Hispanic), London (8.3% Hispanic), Dover (4.3% Hispanic), and Centerville (0% Hispanic). Russellville is less Hispanic than neighboring Dardanelle (43.1% Hispanic).

Russellville's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Russellville, or 0.6% 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 Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Russellville ranks 224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Russellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Russellville is more Native American/Other than neighboring London (0.5% Native American/Other), and Centerville (0% Native American/Other). Russellville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Dover (1.1% Native American/Other).

Russellville's Multiracial Population

1,534 residents of Russellville, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Russellville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Russellville ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Russellville's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Russellville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Russellville is more Multiracial than neighboring Dardanelle (2.7% Multiracial), Pottsville (3.8% Multiracial), London (5.1% Multiracial), and Centerville (0% Multiracial). Russellville is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (7% 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.