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Marvell

Arkansas · 1,186 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 $25,096. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,100. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,186
−15%since 2000
from 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7869931K1K2K1990201020202024Marvell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,096
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,368 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,524
−25%since 2000
from $16,797 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(416)
Black62.1%(736)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score59.9%(711)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
60.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marvell, Arkansas?

Marvell, Arkansas has about 1,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marvell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marvell, Arkansas earns about $25,096 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Marvell, Arkansas?

About 8.5% 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 32.7% 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 359 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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