Russellville, AR โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Pope County ยท Arkansas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Russellville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Russellville
National Avg
Arkansas Avg
Population: 65Income: 32Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 25Median Age: 51Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

29,057

2023 ACS

Median Income

$48,708

2023

Median Home Value

$166,500

2023

Median Rent

$835

2023

Median Age

30.4

Unemployment

4.6%

Cost of Living Index

83.1

100 = national avg

Russellville is a city in Pope County, Arkansas, with a population of 29,057 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Russellville is one of the communities in Arkansas.

The median household income in Russellville is $48,708, and the median home value is $166,500. The cost of living index is 83.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $835 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, and the median age is 30.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

29,057

Male

14,012

48.2%

Female

15,045

51.8%

Median Age

30.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.5%

High School or Higher

35.6%

Foreign Born

9.9%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

32.8%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.388

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

75.1%

Foreign Born

9.9%

White
75.1%
Black
4.6%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
2.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.5%
Other
6.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

18.0%

5,239 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

82.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,306 (63.1%)
Puerto Rican
183 (3.5%)
Cuban
201 (3.8%)
Dominican
26 (0.5%)
Salvadoran
602 (11.5%)
Guatemalan
122 (2.3%)
Honduran
317 (6.1%)
Peruvian
28 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
455 (8.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
87 (15.3%)
Chinese
189 (33.2%)
Vietnamese
208 (36.5%)
Korean
22 (3.9%)
Thai
10 (1.8%)
Laotian
34 (6.0%)
Other Asian
19 (3.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Tongan
29 (76.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
9 (23.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
643 (100.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

27,228

English Only

84.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,617 speakers

Limited English

6.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,617 (13.3%)
Chinese
180 (0.7%)
Vietnamese
169 (0.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
130 (0.5%)
Other Indo-European
111 (0.4%)
Korean
90 (0.3%)
German
60 (0.2%)
Other Languages
8 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.0%

Limited English Proficiency

6.0%

Spanish
38.6% limited English
Chinese
52.8% limited English
Vietnamese
66.9% limited English
Korean
24.4% limited English
German
20.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,219

4.2% of population

Disability Rate

24.5%

299 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$31,479

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.5%
Vietnam
40.6%
Korea
1.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.1%
35-54
23.6%
55-64
16.0%
65-74
34.5%
75+
19.9%

Male Veterans

1,020

83.7%

Female Veterans

199

16.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$31,479

Non-Veteran Income

$26,168

Difference

$5,311

20.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

299

Without Disability

920

Disability Rate

24.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

16,271

#1 Ancestry

American

15.0% (4,359)

#2 Ancestry

English

11.2% (3,250)

#3 Ancestry

German

9.6% (2,790)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
15.0%
English
11.2%
German
9.6%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
1.9%
Italian
1.9%
French
1.6%
Scotch-Irish
1.3%
European
0.8%
Norwegian
0.7%
Swedish
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
Dutch
0.4%
Polish
0.3%
British
0.3%
West Indian
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Finnish
0.2%
Portuguese
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

10,600

Family Households

6,288

59.3%

Married Couples

4,354

41.1%

Non-Family Households

4,312

40.7%

Single Mother Households

1,556

14.7%

Single Father Households

378

3.6%

Living Alone

3,568

33.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,688

In Married Couple

3,781

66.5%

With Single Mother

1,568

27.6%

With Single Father

339

6.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$62,397

Married Couple Income

$87,139

Single Mother Income

$37,030

Single Father Income

$51,600

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

409

Grandparents Responsible

69

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$48,708

-33% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,829

-28% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.0%

+47% vs national

Gini Index

0.4783

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.6%

-11% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.9%

of households

How Russellville Compares

Russellville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Russellville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Russellville. The median household income here is $48,708.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
23.0%
$25-50K
27.9%
$50-75K
18.3%
$75-100K
10.5%
$100-150K
9.7%
$150-200K
6.3%
$200K+
4.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

-24% vs AR avg

Labor Force

14,044

Employed

13,344

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.4

Work from Home

4.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.1

100 = national avg

-16.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,584

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$86,471

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
85.2
Food
87.2
Transportation
74.5
Healthcare
89.8
Utilities
89.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$715

per month

2 Bedroom

$938

per month

The median household income in Russellville, AR is $48,708, which is 33.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,829. The poverty rate of 20.0% is higher than the AR state average of 19.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4783, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 14,044. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.1, which is 16.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,584 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$197,000

Median List Price

$209,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$135

Days on Market

59

Active Inventory

103

Months of Supply

6.1

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$206,896

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$893

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

5.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

33.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
5.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
33.3%
Listings with Price Drops
20.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 5.5%List Price โ†‘ 4.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

17

New Listings

27

Pending Sales

21

Homes Sold โ†“ 43.3%New Listings โ†“ 30.8%Pending โ†“ 34.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$135

Median List $/SF

$135

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 16.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 9.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Russellville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Russellville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$166,500

Median Rent

$835

Total Housing Units

11,917

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

57.8%

Renter Occupied

42.3%

Median Property Tax

$968

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$837

Housing Types

Single Family
70.3%
Multi-Family
26.6%
Mobile Home
3.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$968

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.58%

of home value

Median Home Value

$166,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,020

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($968) by the median home value ($166,500). In Russellville, AR, this works out to an effective rate of 0.58%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Russellville, AR is $197,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 59 days on the market. 5.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $135. Zillow's observed rent index is $893/month. About 57.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 11,917 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $968. The effective tax rate is 0.58%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.50

per 1,000 residents

+34% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.85

per 1,000 residents

-20% vs national

Total Crimes

511

2024

Violent Clearance

57%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

-35.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Russellville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Russellville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Russellville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 31.0%Property โ†“ 64.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Russellville police solve 100% of rape cases but only 0% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent70.24100.0%
RobberyViolent20.070.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent943.1955.3%
BurglaryProperty311.0519.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty35812.1510.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty190.6415.8%

Russellville, AR reported 103 violent crimes and 408 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 residents is 34.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 57% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 358 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241034083.5013.85
20231596105.4420.87
20221668535.6228.88
20211888376.3828.41
20201411,1424.8239.02
20191408974.7530.46
20181179163.9731.10
20171541,0725.1735.99
20161871,2726.3743.32
20151481,1345.0738.84

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

77.8

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

79.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

36.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

59.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$1.7M

Individual Assistance

$759K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2025โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Laura โ†’HurricaneAug 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020โ€”$596K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJun 2019โ€”$114K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2019โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2009$172Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2009$60Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 2008$1.5M$6K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormFeb 2008โ€”$6K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2000โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormMar 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodMay 1990โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormDec 1982โ€”โ€”
Drought โ†’DroughtDec 1976โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 1968โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$37K

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

64

Total Claims Paid

$969,986

Avg Claim Payout

$15,156

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

21

Federal Funding

$8,994,862

Properties Protected

12

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.99

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures18$8,291,797
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$636,315
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$36,750
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$30,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Russellville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 64 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,737,472 in public assistance recovery funding. $759,199 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.8%

7.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.0%

3.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.9%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

21.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

34.9%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

40.4%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

21.6%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

11.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Russellville has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 14.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

St Marys Regional Medical Cent...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Marys Regional Medical CenterIn cityAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Dardanelle Regional Medical Center8.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Chi St Vincent Morrilton22.3 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Johnson Regional Medical Center26.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Chambers Memorial Hospital27.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

32,372

Violations (5yr)

22

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY CORPORATION29,2600
TRI COUNTY RWDD -MOORES CHAPEL3,11222

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

17.2K MT

Top Emitter

Conagra - Russellville

17.2K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Conagra - Russellville
Conagra Brands Inc
Other17,209

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 22 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 17.2K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

76.3%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-46% vs national

Work From Home

4.7%

-49% vs national

Carpool

13.9%

Walk / Bike

3.5%

combined

How Russellville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333000
202156001
202033100
201911100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Russellville, AR covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.7% work from home, which is below the AR state average of 5.8%. 13.9% of workers carpool. 3.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

11.4%

of households

Total Households

10,600

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.4%
Cellular Data Plan
77.4%
Satellite
3.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.5%
No Internet Access
11.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.8%

of households

Tablet

54.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
72.8%
Tablet
54.6%
Smartphone Only
14.0%
No Computer
7.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.3ยข

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.2ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6ยข

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Arkansas averages 12.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Russellville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

32,372

Violations (5yr)

22

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY CORPORATIONCommunitySurface water29,2600
TRI COUNTY RWDD -MOORES CHAPELCommunityPurchased surface water3,11222

85.4% of households in Russellville have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.4% of households have no internet access. 14.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 32,372 people. A total of 22 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Russellville is located in Pope County, AR. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Russellville.

Election Overview

Source: Pope County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

5,487

22.7%

GOP Votes

18,118

74.9%

Total Votes

24,191

Margin

R+52.2%

Shift from 2020

R+1.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+52.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20245,48718,11824,19122.7%74.9%R+52.2
20205,77218,08124,43223.6%74.0%R+50.4
20164,81815,69421,54522.4%72.8%R+50.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Pope County recorded 24,191 total votes. Republicans won the county with 74.9% of the vote compared to 22.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+52.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Pope County has shifted 1.7 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

196

Total Assets

$153.9M

Total Income

$117.1M

Per 10K Residents

67.5

nonprofits

+35.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

11

Median Assets

$193K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
26
Education
23
Human Services
20
Recreation & Sports
19
Arts & Culture
13
Housing & Shelter
10
Crime & Legal
5
Health Care
4
Community Improvement
4
Philanthropy
4
Animal-Related
3
Mental Health
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Youth Development
3
Public Benefit
3
Employment
2
Public Safety
2
Voluntary Health
1
International
1
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
91.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $140.4M of $153.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Russellville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$64.6M$5.6M1982
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INCEmployment$33.5M$51.1M1975
BERT AND ANNETTE MULLENS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.2M$20.9M2002
COUNSELING ASSOCIATES INCMental Health$7.5M$13.1M1973
UNIVERSAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPHousing & Shelter$6.9M$1.8M1974
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLEducation$5.3M$9.5M1995
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEYYouth Development$3.1M$1.9M1996
MARVA WORKSHOP INCEmployment$2.9M$3.4M1969
RUSS BUS INCHuman Services$1.3M$422K2016
JOHN L RANKIN SENIOR LIVING INCCrime & Legal$1.1M$113K2007
REXANN OLLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.0M$156K2002
JACKSON-BURRIS SENIOR APARTMENTS INCHuman Services$799K$111K2002
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY LIVING NORTH C ENTRAL INCHousing & Shelter$783K$154K2001
POPE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$782K$336K2007
FRIENDSHIP LIVING BRYANT INCHousing & Shelter$777K$91K2007
WHITLEY PLACE INC FRIENDSHIP SERVICES INCHousing & Shelter$769K$156K1997
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY LIVING INCHousing & Shelter$644K$120K1999
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$629K$345K1987
EUGENE AND HAZEL WEIR EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDโ€”$589K$57K2024
RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN CLINICHealth Care$483K$252K2006
ARKANSAS SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATIONโ€”$471K$513K1968
MAIN STREET RUSSELLVILLECommunity Improvement$440K$254K2021
HERITAGE HOMES INCORPORATEDโ€”$422K$96K1981
CONWAY APARTMENT INCHousing & Shelter$372K$123K1998
ARCHWAY APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$340K$174K1988
GILLESPIE FAM CHARITY TRโ€”$326K$69K1992
RIVER VALLEY UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$298K$298K1970
HOUSING SERVICES INCHousing & Shelter$280K$142K1985
RIVER VALLEY SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN INCHuman Services$249K$583K1982
JUNIOR AUXILLIARY OF RUSSELLVILLE ARKANSAS INCโ€”$215K$208K1966
SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF PRELAW ADVISORSCrime & Legal$212K$97K2015
RUSSELLVILLE HERITAGE APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$202K$156K1983
EDWARD CRAIG SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$194K$3K2004
YOUNG HOMES INCHealth Care$191K$828K1991
VALLEY HOUSING INCโ€”$184K$147K1992
RIVER VALLEY FOOD 4 KIDS INCHuman Services$145K$296K2015
RIVERHAWK FOUNDATIONEducation$141K$121K2019
RUSSELLVILLE BAND BOOSTERS CLUB INCโ€”$134K$125K1986
CASA OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTCrime & Legal$131K$402K2002
HELP NETWORK INCHuman Services$123K$142K1993
APUFRAM INTERNATIONALHuman Services$118K$441K2010
SUCCESSFUL LIVING CONCEPTS INCHuman Services$112K$55K2002
FRIENDS OF THE LATIMORE TOURIST HOME INCCommunity Improvement$99K$63K2021
RUSSELLVILLE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$96K$109K1995
WAYNE DRAIN MINISTRIES INCReligion$75K$69K2017
ARKANSAS GOVERNORS QUIZ BOWL ASSOCIATION INCEducation$75K$131K2023
NEW HOPE YOUTH MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$61K$9K2015
ROTARY CLUB OF RUSSELLVILLE FOUNDATIONPublic Benefit$61K$139K2022
REACHING ASIA INCReligion$59K$45K2023
CHOICES PREGNANCY RESOURCE CLINIC INCHealth Care$57K$278K1993

Russellville, AR has 196 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $153.9M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 26 organizations. 11 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 67.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

169

Total Approved

$62.8M

Jobs Supported

968

Per 10K Residents

58.2

SBA loans

-65.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

41

Top Lender

Simmons Bank

24 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

154

Total Amount

$53.7M

Avg Loan

$348,573

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$41.0M(76%)

Jobs Supported

741

5049% of all loans

Loans

15

Total Amount

$9.1M

Avg Loan

$606,133

Median Loan

$405,000

7(a) โ€” 91%504 โ€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

21

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$18.6M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$885,533

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services23 loans
NAICS 72
$18.7M
Retail Trade19 loans
NAICS 44
$8.9M
Retail Trade17 loans
NAICS 45
$5.0M
Professional & Technical Services10 loans
NAICS 54
$965K
Health Care & Social Assistance10 loans
NAICS 62
$4.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Leonard's Ace Inc.2$4.4M
Arkansas Shortline Railroads4$4.2M
Aqua Contour Cutting Inc1$4.1M
Optima Hospitality Group Llc1$3.4M
Sprain Ridge Llc1$3.3M
Marc Campbell Enterprise1$2.2M
Dalton-king Packaging Inc. & Kob Properties1$2.0M
Shree Ram, Llc1$1.8M
Lakeside Inn1$1.6M
Kuber Llc1$1.5M

Russellville, AR has received 169 SBA loans totaling $62.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 154 loans (91% of the total), supporting 741 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 15 loans totaling $9.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Russellville is Simmons Bank with 24 loans. That works out to 58.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

5

Total Population

58,008

Avg Median Income

$58,565

Avg Home Value

$160,760

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7280118,823$42,363$153,900$8378.0
7280223,104$61,664$196,100$887137.7
728349,908$63,191$148,300$836159.9
728473,256$58,363$128,800$83339.1
728582,917$67,244$176,700$88433.2

Russellville, AR has 5 ZIP codes with a combined population of 58,008. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $58,565. The average median home value is $160,760. The average median monthly rent is $855.

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