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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Marvell

Arkansas · 1,545 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Marvell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,500. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,545
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,076 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.9
+9%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7869931K1K2K1990201020202024Marvell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,566
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,368 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,229
−57%vs 2000
vs $16,797 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.9%
+7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$243
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $328 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.4% in 2000
40.0% rent
2.6
+49%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(767)
Black50.2%(776)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score62.7%(968)
63
+2%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
45.6%
−18.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Marvell, Arkansas?

Marvell, Arkansas has about 1,545 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Marvell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marvell, Arkansas earns about $13,566 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 $35,500, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Marvell, Arkansas?

About 11.8% 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 36.9% of people in Marvell, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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