Jobs & Economy in Russellville
Russellville's economy runs on two real, genuinely distinct anchor institutions rather than a single employer.
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Learn moreArkansas Tech University, the county's largest employer
A real public university founded in 1909, serving approximately 9,487 students and cited as the fastest-growing university in Arkansas.
Arkansas Nuclear One, the county's second-largest employer
Arkansas's real, current only operational nuclear power plant, with more than 1,100 full-time nuclear professionals and an annual payroll near $84 million.
A real, diversified base for a city this size
Having two genuinely distinct, stable anchor institutions -- higher education and energy -- gives Russellville a real economic diversification uncommon for its population size.
Key takeaways
- Arkansas Tech University is Pope County's largest employer, with 9,487 students.
- Arkansas Nuclear One is the county's second-largest employer and Arkansas's only nuclear plant.
- Two real, distinct anchor institutions give Russellville genuine economic diversification.
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