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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Malvern

Alabama · 1,215 residents · 14.021 sq mi
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Malvern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,850. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 616 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,215
+103%since 1990
from 599 in 1990
1990 – 2025
87 / sq mi
+103%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+11%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4648691K2K2K1990201020202024Malvern
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,850
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,283
+66%since 1990
from $9,194 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
15.5% rent
1.9
+34%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(593)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,145)
Black2.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score9.4%(114)
9
+278%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, Alabama?

Malvern, Alabama has about 1,215 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Alabama?

The typical household in Malvern, Alabama earns about $31,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, Alabama expensive?

In Malvern, Alabama, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Alabama?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, Alabama?

About 14.3% of people in Malvern, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 616 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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