Jobs, pay and daily life in Russellville, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Russellville is a city in Alabama with 10,799 residents. The median household earns $58,231 a year and the median rent is $685 a month, which is 14.1% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL (56,100 jobs), about 15 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Russellville compares. Among the 80 largest places in Alabama, Russellville is #64 by population, #3 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #78 for remote work (#1 = most), #76 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Franklin County, is #44 of 67 counties for average pay ($48,266).
Russellville has 10,799 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Alabama. It covers 13 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 805 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8, 14% younger than the state median (33.8 against 39.3).
The median gross rent is $685 a month (rent plus utilities), 32% below the state median ($685 against $1,007). Over a year that is 14.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $123,800, which is 2.1 times the median household income ($58,231); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 69.6% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (69.6% against 70.2%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, metropolitan area has 56,100 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $39,740 a year, 22% below the national median ($39,740 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are sales and related (6,200 jobs, median $31,140); food preparation and serving related (6,110 jobs, median $26,520); office and administrative support (5,960 jobs, median $37,520). The area is most specialised in production (1.8 times) and sales and related (1.3 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are production ($40,770) and office and administrative support ($37,520). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Franklin County was 3.7%. 60.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Franklin County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 87.4% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 0.0% walk, 2.3% work from home. 19.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 29% above the state average (19.0% against 14.7%).
15.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the state share (15.2% against 28.4%). 20.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 409% above the state share (20.4% against 4.0%). The poverty rate is 20.0%, 28% above the state rate (20.0% against 15.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.4°C), and the coolest is Jan at 39°F (4.0°C). About 1,428 mm (56 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (150 mm) and Sep the driest (102 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Tuscumbia (15 miles, rent 9% higher); Muscle Shoals (17 miles, rent 50% higher); Sheffield (17 miles, rent 21% higher); Florence (23 miles, rent 20% higher). Rent differences are against Russellville; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, about 15 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $39,740 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.9% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30.4% |
| Education and health care | 18.3% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Retail trade | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Russellville lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 31,966 | $1,337 million | $41,817 | 10,956 | 691 | $48,266 | +2.8% | 3.7% | 13,897 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,631 | 61.1% | $55,867 | 5.14 |
| Retail trade | 1,129 | 14.9% | $29,731 | 1.03 |
| Accommodation and food services | 638 | 8.4% | $18,690 | 0.64 |
| Finance and insurance | 387 | 5.1% | $51,049 | 0.87 |
| Construction | 217 | 2.9% | $56,752 | 0.38 |
| Administrative and waste services | 192 | 2.5% | $43,484 | 0.30 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 1.8% | $43,787 | 0.42 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 88 | 1.2% | $56,746 | 2.12 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 87 | 1.1% | $45,757 | 0.98 |
| Real estate and rental | 34 | 0.4% | $32,185 | 0.20 |
| Information | 28 | 0.4% | $63,249 | 0.14 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 13 | 0.2% | $28,180 | 0.07 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,231 |
| Income per person | $25,681 |
| Median gross rent per month | $685 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 14.1% |
| Median home value | $123,800 |
| Homeowners | 69.6% |
| Poverty rate | 20.0% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 84.8 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $39,740 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 5.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 74.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 15.2% |
| Born abroad | 20.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 60.0% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.0 | 39 | 120 |
| Feb | 6.1 | 43 | 138 |
| Mar | 10.8 | 51 | 126 |
| Apr | 15.7 | 60 | 129 |
| May | 20.3 | 69 | 123 |
| Jun | 24.5 | 76 | 106 |
| Jul | 26.4 | 80 | 121 |
| Aug | 26.4 | 80 | 108 |
| Sep | 23.1 | 74 | 102 |
| Oct | 16.7 | 62 | 102 |
| Nov | 10.1 | 50 | 103 |
| Dec | 5.9 | 43 | 150 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscumbia | AL | 15 mi | 9,115 | $59,143 | $748 |
| Muscle Shoals | AL | 17 mi | 16,951 | $75,894 | $1,029 |
| Sheffield | AL | 17 mi | 9,340 | $39,733 | $829 |
| Florence | AL | 23 mi | 41,701 | $52,174 | $820 |
| Decatur | AL | 42 mi | 57,361 | $61,563 | $896 |
| Hartselle | AL | 45 mi | 15,847 | $76,290 | $804 |
| Athens | AL | 48 mi | 29,002 | $69,922 | $899 |
| Booneville | MS | 49 mi | 9,246 | $50,879 | $645 |
| Jasper | AL | 52 mi | 14,442 | $66,238 | $721 |
| Corinth | MS | 54 mi | 14,323 | $44,226 | $601 |
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10,799 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$685 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 14.1% of the median household income.
$58,231 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS county, Franklin County (latest month 2026M09)).
Alabama. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.