Demographics
The Russellville Arkansas River Valley Region’s (Pope & Yell Counties) current population is approximately 84,000 people and the population base is growing faster (32 and 27 percent, respectively) than both the state and national averages. The region is experiencing higher growth, especially in the working age demographic, when compared to the nation.
The population base isn’t just growing faster than the national average. It’s also a younger population with a median age of 34.9, beating the state and national median age by almost three years.
The rapidly growing population provides an abundance of available workers for businesses, both currently and in the future.
Population by Age Group
| Pope County | Yell County | Little Rock MSA | Arkansas | United States | |
| Preschool (0 to 4): | 6.3% | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| School Age (5 to 17): | 17.0% | 17.4% | 16.5% | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 13.6% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44): | 24.1% | 23.4% |
29.0% |
25.3% | 26.4% |
| Older Adult (45 to 65): | 24.2% | 27.4% | 25.0% | 25.3% | 26.1% |
| Older (66+): | 14.8% | 16.5% | 13.2% | 16.0% | 14.9% |
Average Household Size
| 2006-2008 | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Pope County | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.5 |
| Yell County | 2.75 | 2.74 | 2.66 |
| Arkansas | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.47 |
| Nation | 2.61 | 2.7 | 2.58 |
Median Age
| 2006-2008 | 2010 | 2013-2017 | |
| Pope County | 35.1 | 35.2 | 34.9 |
| Yell County | 37.1 | 38.5 | 39.7 |
| Arkansas | 37.1 | 37.3 | 37.9 |
| Nation | 36.7 | 37.2 | 37.8 |
Median Household Income
| 2006-2008 | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Pope County | $39,941 | $39,644 | $40,668 |
| Yell County | $36,609 | $36,075 | $39.696 |
| Arkansas | $39,127 | $38,307 | $43,813 |
| Nation | $52,175 | $50,046 | $57,652 |
Per Capita Income
| 2006-2008 | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Pope County | $20,049 | $18,748 | $21,650 |
| Yell County | $16,139 | $16,497 | $20,209 |
| Arkansas | $21,270 | $20,725 | $24,426 |
| Nation | $27,466 | $26,059 | $31,177 |
Source: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau
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The people and opportunities in this community are what drew me to Russellville, and that is what continues to keep me here.
Megan Ayres-Moore, Park Interpreter, Lake Dardanelle State Park
708 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: 479-968-2530
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Live, Work & Play
Do you love the idea of walking down the main street in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop and heading off to work only to finish your day in your kayak, taking a quick hike or bike ride? If so, Russellville is the place for you. With our increasing number of urban shops and living area, our growing cultural atmosphere, amazing schools and an increasing number of job opportunities, Russellville has something for everyone.