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Russellville, AL


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Russellville, Alabama

Russellville, Alabama, in Franklin county, is 43 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 126 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. About 8,971 people people live in Russellville.

The People and Families of Russellville

In Russellville, about 53% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Russellville is non-white. In Russellville you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russellville had a median family income of $35,799.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Russellville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Russellville enjoy its low crime rate.

Russellville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Russellville, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Russellville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Russellville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRussellville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRussellville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRussellville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Russellville Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Russellville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Russellville, AL

Comparing Russellville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population85
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime98

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