Russellville is a city located in Logan County Kentucky. Russellville has a 2024 population of 7,468. It is also the county seat of Logan County. Russellville is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Russellville is $58,709 with a poverty rate of 16.78%. The median age in Russellville is 41.9 years: 42.3 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Russellville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,857 | 80.85% |
| Black or African American | 751 | 10.37% |
| Other race | 327 | 4.51% |
| Two or more races | 262 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,117 | 2.22 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 1,313 | 2.87 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 1,253 | 1.15 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 450 | 2.96 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 101 | 3.82 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 385 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 428 | 8.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 245 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,250 | 44.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 5.15% |
| Some College | 1,155 | 22.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,191 | 3,672 | 635 |
| Black | 423 | 392 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 358 | 278 | 8 |
| Other Race | 243 | 174 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 112 | 8 |
| Asian | 28 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,419 | $0 | $51,908 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,688 | $0 | $52,692 |
| High School Graduate | $26,434 | $31,806 | $20,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,170 | $45,568 | $10,598 |
| Overall | $36,847 | $44,821 | $28,584 |
| Some College | $42,042 | $53,635 | $24,750 |
$36,847
Average Earnings
$44,821
Average Male
$28,584
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of Russellville residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,504 | 887 | 16.12% |
| Black | 696 | 148 | 21.26% |
| Multiple | 245 | 101 | 41.22% |
| Asian | 47 | 33 | 70.21% |
16.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
20.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Russellville is Asian, with 70.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Russellville is White, with 16.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.6% |
| High School | 26.2% |
| Some College | 5.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.29% |
| Female Employed | 2.17% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,625 | $69,646 |
| Households | $47,875 | $58,709 |
| Married Families | $80,505 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,766 | $41,175 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
436
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 8.8% |
| Black | 18 | 4.06% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.47%
Born in Russellville
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.52% of Russellville residents were born in the United States, with 65.47% having been born in Kentucky. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,819 | 70 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 7,749 | 70 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 7,679 | 71 | 0.93% |
| 2026 | 7,608 | 70 | 0.93% |
| 2025 | 7,538 | 70 | 0.94% |
| 2024 | 7,468 | 70 | 0.95% |
| 2023 | 7,398 | 114 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 7,284 | 27 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 7,257 | 70 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 7,187 | 97 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 7,090 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 7,053 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 7,049 | 89 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 6,960 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 6,957 | -18 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 6,975 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 7,002 | 60 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 6,942 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 6,961 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 6,946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,149 | -305 | -4.09% |
| 1990 | 7,454 | -66 | -0.88% |
| 1980 | 7,520 | 1,064 | 16.48% |
| 1970 | 6,456 | 595 | 10.15% |
| 1960 | 5,861 | 1,332 | 29.41% |
| 1950 | 4,529 | 546 | 13.71% |
| 1940 | 3,983 | 686 | 20.81% |
| 1930 | 3,297 | 173 | 5.54% |
| 1920 | 3,124 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 1910 | 3,111 | 520 | 20.07% |
| 1900 | 2,591 | -5,228 | -66.86% |