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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Malvern

Iowa · 1,210 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Malvern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,210
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024Malvern
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,188
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,182 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,779
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,553 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.7%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
22.1% rent
1.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,235)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
0
−71%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.8%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Malvern, Iowa?

Malvern, Iowa has about 1,210 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Iowa?

The typical household in Malvern, Iowa earns about $22,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, Iowa expensive?

In Malvern, Iowa, the median home is worth about $36,500, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, Iowa?

About 16.7% of people in Malvern, Iowa 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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