Russell township, Arkansas
Russell township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Russell township is a geographic entity located in Lafayette County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47. The land area covers 26.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47 | ±48 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 71.4 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 32 | ±31 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 51 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 32 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | Data unavailable | — |
| Poverty Rate | 100% | ±0% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 47 | ±48 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±13 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 25% | ±32.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,015 (2024)
ID: 100341
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMN ASST TO COUNTY JUDGE
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, LEWISVILLE AR 71845-8801
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | TEXARKANA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | LEWISVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | HOPE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FOUKE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FOUKE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | TEXARKANA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | TEXARKANA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | TEXARKANA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HOPE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LEWISVILLE, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
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College | 14.6 mi away | 2500 S Main, Hope, AR, 71801 |
8707775722
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 219 E. THIRD STREET, LEWISVILLE, AR, 71845 |
(870) 921-4757
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Texarkana College
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College | 23.0 mi away | 2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75599 |
9038233456
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CABE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 312 MAIN STREET, STAMPS, AR, 71860 | — |
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Tonsorial Arts Barber College
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 2831 New Boston Road, Texarkana, TX, 75501-3264 |
9032557003
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HEMPSTEAD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 500 SOUTH ELM STREET, HOPE, AR, 71801 |
(870) 777-4564
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
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College | 24.7 mi away | 7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX, 75503 |
9032233000
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TEXARKANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 600 W. 3RD ST., TEXARKANA, AR, 75501 |
(903) 794-2149
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TEXARKANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 600 W 3RD ST, TEXARKANA, TX, 75501 |
(903) 794-2149
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEWISVILLE, AR US, located 8.5 miles from Russell township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55.1° | 33.2° | 44.2° | 4.38" | 0.7" |
| February | 59.8° | 36.1° | 47.9° | 4.79" | 0.8" |
| March | 67.8° | 43.2° | 55.5° | 4.90" | 0.2" |
| April | 75.7° | 50.6° | 63.1° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| May | 82.2° | 60.0° | 71.1° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.4° | 68.0° | 78.7° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.0° | 71.0° | 82.0° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 94.0° | 70.0° | 82.0° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.5° | 63.3° | 75.9° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| October | 77.8° | 51.9° | 64.8° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| November | 65.5° | 42.0° | 53.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| December | 57.3° | 35.7° | 46.5° | 5.08" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Lewisville city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Patmos town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Stamps city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
| Genoa CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
| Fulton town | Town | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0507396819. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.