City · Kentucky
Russellville, Kentucky
Russellville, city, in Logan County, Kentucky. Russellville had 7,454 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,164 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,316 (±19). GEOID 2167512.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,454
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,164 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,316 ±19
Median household income
$45,484
±$5,260 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$168,700
±$13,358 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$738
±$178 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Russellville and what county is it in?
Russellville is a city in Logan County, Kentucky. It covers 11.0 square miles of land, 652 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Russellville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,454 people lived in Russellville on July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,164 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,316 (±19).
| Measure | Russellville | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,316 ±19 | 27,986 | +277 |
| Households | 3,234 ±252 | 11,005 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.17 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,554 ±287 | 12,473 | no clear change |
Russellville's population since 2000
From 7,149 in 2000 to 7,454 in 2025: up 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Russellville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Russellville?
The median resident of Russellville is 43.6 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.7%.
| Measure | Russellville | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±5.9 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±3.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±4.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.0% ±3.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0% ±3.3 pts | 87.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.5% | −9.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 29.1% ±6.7 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±4.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1% ±4.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±6.2 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Russellville earn?
Half of Russellville's 3,234 households earn less than $45,484 a year (±$5,260), against $60,382 in Logan County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $45,339 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Russellville | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,484 ±$5,260 | $60,382 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,146 ±$6,854 | $73,118 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,462 ±$3,283 | $29,489 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% ±5.3 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3% ±12.6 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.1% ±7.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% ±6.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±6.7 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Russellville?
Owners occupy 56.3% of Russellville's occupied homes and renters 43.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,700 by its owner (±$13,358). The median renter pays $738 a month including utilities, and 26.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Russellville | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,700 ±$13,358 | $164,900 | +$55,968 |
| Median gross rent | $738 ±$178 | $751 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.4% ±11.3 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,413 ±$120 | $1,355 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.3% ±6.7 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.7% ±6.7 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,554 ±287 | 12,473 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±6.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4% ±6.1 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4% ±3.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±4.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Russellville building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Russellville in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 5.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Russellville work and get to work?
79.8% of Russellville's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes.
| Measure | Russellville | Logan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±5.5 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±4.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±6.3 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±4.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±5.3 | 28.1 min | +8.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Russellville?
No census tract lies mostly in Russellville; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9605Logan County | 4,706 | $51,136 |
| Tract 9604Logan County | 5,146 | $56,050 |
| Tract 9603Logan County | 5,691 | $64,206 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Russellville) · Census block assignment files
How does Russellville compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Russellville is the 3,911th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Russellville ranks 166th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 52nd | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 185th | 232 |
| Median household income | 166th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 140th | 232 |
| Median home value | 116th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 176th | 223 |
| Median age | 50th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 229 |
| Work from home | 123rd | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 232 |
Russellville's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Russellville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Russellville?
14 of the 57 figures for Russellville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Russellville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Russellville.