Economy & Jobs — Russell, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $22,917 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$25,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $12,800 |
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| Poverty Rate | 53.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 63 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 20.0% |
| Arts Food | 20.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 50 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
| Gas Stations | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Commercial Banks | 33 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 20 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Used Car Dealers | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
