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Malvern

Arkansas · 10,867 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 $35,833. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,300. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
10,867
+20%since 2000
from 9,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Malvern
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,007 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+26%since 2000
from $14,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(6,102)
Black28.6%(2,577)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(114)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(4,912)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(6,492)
Black28.1%(3,050)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(624)
Asian0.4%(48)
Other5.2%(564)
Diversity Score68.9%(7,485)
Diversity Score
69
+27%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, Arkansas?

Malvern, Arkansas has about 10,867 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Arkansas?

The typical household in Malvern, Arkansas earns about $35,833 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Arkansas?

About 12.1% 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 24.7% of people in Malvern, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,590 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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