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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Malvern Micro

Malvern, AR · 1 counties · 33,040 residents · 614.944 sq mi
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Malvern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,040
+9%since 2000
from 30,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K28K30K32K34K1990201020202024Malvern
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,390
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,543 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,498
+54%since 2000
from $15,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(26,295)
Black10.2%(3,107)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(384)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(8,082)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(26,221)
Black10.4%(3,450)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,265)
Asian0.3%(114)
Other2.7%(908)
Diversity Score39.1%(12,917)
Segregation Score39.5%(13,054)
Diversity Score
39
+47%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

MalvernCENTRAL11,144
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1 component county

Hot Spring CountyCENTRAL33,451
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malvern, AR?

Malvern, AR has about 33,040 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malvern, AR?

The typical household in Malvern, AR earns about $46,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malvern, AR expensive?

In Malvern, AR, the median home is worth about $102,400, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Malvern, AR?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Malvern, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malvern, AR?

About 15.3% of people in Malvern, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malvern, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Malvern, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,925 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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