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Malvern

Alabama · 1,536 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 $39,583. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,400. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,536
+26%since 2000
from 1,215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4648691K2K2K1990201020202024Malvern
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,531
+21%since 2000
from $15,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,145)
Black2.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,297)
Black5.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(67)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score26.7%(411)
Diversity Score
27
+185%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.5%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, Alabama?

Malvern, Alabama has about 1,536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Alabama?

The typical household in Malvern, Alabama earns about $39,583 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Alabama?

About 10.7% 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 26.6% 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 937 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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