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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Malvern

Arkansas · 9,021 residents · 9.864 sq mi
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Malvern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,007. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,021
−3%since 1990
from 9,277 in 1990
1990 – 2025
915 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 940 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+1%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Malvern
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,007
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,900 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,848
+69%since 1990
from $8,789 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
36.8% rent
1.8
−21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(6,936)
Black24.7%(2,289)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(35)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score48.1%(4,462)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(6,102)
Black28.6%(2,577)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(114)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score54.4%(4,912)
54
+13%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Malvern, Arkansas?

Malvern, Arkansas has about 9,021 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Arkansas?

The typical household in Malvern, Arkansas earns about $27,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, Arkansas expensive?

In Malvern, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Arkansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, Arkansas?

About 20.3% of people in Malvern, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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