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Malvern

Pennsylvania · 3,427 residents (2025 est.) · 1.26 sq mi
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Malvern is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $521,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,435
+12%since 2000
from 3,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,726 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+22%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Malvern
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,548
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,770
+125%since 2000
from $35,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+6%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$521,800
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,169
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $956 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+77%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,754)
Black3.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(47)
Asian3.2%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(625)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,886)
Black1.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(149)
Asian8.4%(290)
Other1.6%(56)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,222)
Diversity Score
36
+74%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, Pennsylvania?

Malvern, Pennsylvania has about 3,435 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malvern, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Malvern, Pennsylvania earns about $117,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Malvern, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $521,800, and the typical rent is about $2,169 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, Pennsylvania?

About 69.5% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of people in Malvern, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 491 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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