Russellville, AR Demographics

A map of Russellville's Population by Race

Russellville, Arkansas had a population of 28,940 in 2020. It was 69.0% White, 6.2% Black, 1.6% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Russellville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is the 18th most populous. 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's White Population

19,978 residents of Russellville identify as White, or 69.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Russellville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #437 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more White than neighboring Dardanelle (52.4% White). Russellville is less White than neighboring Pottsville (83.1% White), London (83.8% White), Dover (87.1% White), and Centerville (78.8% White).

Russellville's Black Population

1,787 residents of Russellville identify as Black, or 6.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Russellville slightly less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #217 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more Black than neighboring Dardanelle (3.3% Black), Pottsville (0.6% Black), London (0.3% Black), Dover (0.4% Black), and Centerville (0.7% Black).

Russellville's Asian Population

476 residents of Russellville identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Russellville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more Asian than neighboring Dardanelle (0.4% Asian), Pottsville (1% Asian), London (1.1% Asian), Dover (0.2% Asian), and Centerville (0% Asian).

Russellville's Hispanic Population

4,882 residents of Russellville identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Russellville slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #43 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottsville (9.8% Hispanic), London (7.8% Hispanic), Dover (4.3% Hispanic), and Centerville (15.2% Hispanic). Russellville is less Hispanic than neighboring Dardanelle (39.3% Hispanic).

Russellville's Native American/Other Population

290 residents of Russellville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Russellville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #215 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dardanelle (0.7% Native American/Other), and London (0.3% Native American/Other). Russellville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsville (1.1% Native American/Other), Dover (1.3% Native American/Other), and Centerville (2.5% Native American/Other).

Russellville's Multiracial Population

1,527 residents of Russellville identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Russellville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Russellville is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Russellville is more Multiracial than neighboring Dardanelle (3.8% Multiracial), Pottsville (4.5% Multiracial), and Centerville (2.8% Multiracial). Russellville is less Multiracial than neighboring London (6.7% Multiracial), and Dover (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.