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Marvell

Arkansas · 717 residents (2025 est.) · 1.436 sq mi
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Marvell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 235 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,160
−17%since 2000
from 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:717 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7869931K1K2K1990201020202024Marvell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,368 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,844
+42%since 2000
from $16,797 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+16%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(561)
Black57.5%(802)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(304)
Black60.5%(702)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(154)
Diversity Score68.4%(794)
Diversity Score
68
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
66.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marvell, Arkansas?

Marvell, Arkansas has about 1,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marvell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marvell, Arkansas earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marvell, Arkansas expensive?

In Marvell, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Marvell, Arkansas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Marvell, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marvell, Arkansas?

About 27.6% of people in Marvell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marvell, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Marvell, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 385 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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