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Marvell

Arkansas · 855 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 $33,576. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 540 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,100. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
855
−39%since 2000
from 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7869931K1K2K1990201020202024Marvell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,576
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,992
+13%since 2000
from $16,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(288)
Black62.5%(534)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(500)
Diversity Score
59
−5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−57.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marvell, Arkansas?

Marvell, Arkansas has about 855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marvell, Arkansas?

The typical household in Marvell, Arkansas earns about $33,576 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 $48,100, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Marvell, Arkansas?

About 10.2% 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 35.5% 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 690 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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