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Malvern

Ohio · 1,110 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Malvern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,600. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,110
−9%since 2000
from 1,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Malvern
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,894
+34%since 2000
from $15,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,108)
Black6.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(226)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(991)
Black3.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(20)
Diversity Score19.2%(213)
Diversity Score
19
+4%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+202%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, Ohio?

Malvern, Ohio has about 1,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Ohio?

The typical household in Malvern, Ohio earns about $28,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, Ohio expensive?

In Malvern, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Ohio?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, Ohio?

About 26.9% of people in Malvern, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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