Russellville, Kentucky
Russellville: city in Kentucky, USA
About
Russellville is a city located in the county of Logan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,960 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,167 inhabitants.
The city was created 216 years ago in 1809.
Quick Facts about Russellville
| Population | 7,167 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Logan County |
| Postal code | 42276 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Area | 28.14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8453,-86.8872 |
| Named for | William Russell |
| Altitude | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Capital city | Russellville is capital of Logan County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1810 (216 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:09:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 255 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Russellville is located at 36°50'43"N 86°53'14"W (36.8453200, -86.8872200).
Russellville map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Russellville increased by 2.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,960 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,982 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,962 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,024 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,992 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,975 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,979 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,067 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,069 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,109 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,167 | 0.81% | estimation process |
People born in Russellville (33)
People born in Russellville, including Union Army general Thomas Leonidas Crittenden, politician William Russell Smith, Confederate Army general George B. Crittenden, .
More notable people
- Terrence W. Wilcutt (American astronaut) he was born in 31/10/1949
- Elijah Hise Norton (American politician (1821-1914)) he was born in 21/11/1821
- Finis McLean (American politician (1806-1881)) he was born in 19/02/1806
- Jim Price (American basketball player) he was born in 27/11/1949
- Presley Ewing (American politician (1822-1854)) he was born in 01/09/1822
- John Stockdale Rhea (American politician (1855-1924)) he was born in 09/03/1855
- John Albert Whitaker (American politician (1901-1951)) he was born in 31/10/1901
- John W. Caldwell (American politician (1837-1903)) he was born in 15/01/1837
- Wilkinson Call (American politician) he was born in 09/01/1834
- Bubba Wells (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 26/07/1974
- Mike Price (American basketball player) he was born in 11/09/1948
- Alice Allison Dunnigan (journalist, civil rights activist and author) she was born in 27/04/1906
- Athena Cage (American singer, producer and songwriter) she was born in 06/05/1969
- Benjamin Franklin Terry (Confederate army officer) he was born in 18/02/1821
- Dan Bailey (American fisherman) he was born in 22/03/1904
- David S. Terry (Confederate Army soldier and judge) he was born in 08/03/1823
- Edward Y. Rice (American politician) he was born in 08/02/1820
- Emerson Beauchamp (American politician) he was born in 14/06/1899
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Russellville, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363439 | Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Russellville, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Russellville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Russellvill Post Office | Russellville (KY) | 42276 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Russellville, Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 29,364 people.
- Russellville, Alabama city in Alabama with a population of 9,758 people.
- Russellville, Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 827 people.
- Russellville, Ohio village in Ohio, USA with a population of 510 people.
- Russellville, Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 353 people.
- Russellville, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 83 people.
Other cities in Logan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Logan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1,404 | City in Kentucky |
| Ferguson | 943 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Adairville | 894 | City in Kentucky |
| Lewisburg | 807 | City in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Russellville distances to largest Kentucky cities