Russellville
City in Pope County, Arkansas
Russellville is a city in Pope County, Arkansas, with 28,940 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 348 ft (106 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dardanelle, 3.8 miles SW.
- 28,940residents (2020 Census)
- 348 ftelevation · 106 m
- 29.1 sq miland area · 75.2 km²
- 996 / sq mipopulation density
- 72801ZIP code
About Russellville
Russellville is the county seat of and the largest city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States, with a 2025 estimated population of 30,971. It is home to Arkansas Tech University. Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas' only nuclear power plant, is nearby. Russellville borders Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River.
It is the principal city of the Russellville micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Pope and Yell Counties. Under Arkansas Code Title 14, Russellville is a city of the first class.
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Living in Russellville
- Median household income
- $50,877
- Median home value
- $172,400
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
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Russellville had 28,940 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,940 |
|---|---|
| Density | 996 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Russellville at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Pope County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,940 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.05 sq mi (75.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2769° N, 93.1375° W |
| ZIP code | 72801 |
| Official website | russellvillearkansas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0561670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Russellville
- Dardanelle3.8 mi SW
- Pottsville5.4 mi SE
- London6.9 mi NW
- Dover8.0 mi N
- Atkins11.1 mi E
- Centerville11.3 mi S
- Oak Grove11.5 mi NE
- Knoxville14.4 mi NW
- Hector15.6 mi NE
- New Blaine15.9 mi W
- Appleton17.4 mi NE
- Ola17.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Russellville
What county is Russellville in?
Russellville is in Pope County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Russellville, AR?
28,940 people lived in Russellville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Russellville, AR?
The ZIP code of Russellville is 72801.
What is the elevation of Russellville?
348 feet (106 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Russellville?
Dardanelle (3.8 mi), Pottsville (5.4 mi), London (6.9 mi), Dover (8.0 mi), Atkins (11.1 mi).
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