Malvern, AR

Census Place

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2024 Population

10,953

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.4

2.87% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.2%

4.02% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$46,250

13.9% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$104,500

9.42% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,347

7.9% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Malvern, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Malvern, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Malvern, AR are Arkansas State University Three Rivers (812 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Malvern, AR was $104,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.2%.

Most people in Malvern, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Malvern, AR was 2 cars per household.

United States Arkansas Hot Spring County, AR Malvern, AR West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

Population & Diversity

Malvern, AR is home to a population of 11k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.5% of Malvern, AR residents were born outside of the country (164 people).

In 2024, there were 2.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.77k people) in Malvern, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 334 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Malvern, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Malvern, AR was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Malvern, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Malvern, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.77k ± 347
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.31k ± 274
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
334 ± 163

2.92%

Hispanic Population

320 people

2.92% of the people in Malvern, AR are hispanic (320 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Malvern, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
66,868 ± 6,279 people
El Salvador
15,793 ± 3,077 people
India
10,798 ± 2,547 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

Foreign-Born Population

1.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

164 people

1.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

139 people

As of 2024, 1.5% of Malvern, AR residents (164 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Malvern, AR was 1.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Malvern, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
186 ± 97
Vietnam
181 ± 113
Gulf War (2001-)
120 ± 105

Malvern, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Malvern, AR.

Health

91.2% of the population of Malvern, AR has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 33.6% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 9.35% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.83%

Uninsured

32%

Employer Coverage

33.6%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

9.35%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Malvern, AR declined by 21.7% from 11.3% to 8.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Malvern, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Malvern, AR employs 3.35k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Malvern, AR were Retail Trade (712 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (507 people), and Public Administration (348 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($78,113), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,573), and Manufacturing ($43,413).

Employment

Occupations

3.35k

2024 Value

± 540

−7.9%

1 Year decline

± 23.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Malvern, AR declined at a rate of −7.9%, from 3.63k employees to 3.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Malvern, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (369 people), Sales & Related Occupations (368 people), and Production Occupations (272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Malvern, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.35k

2024 Value

± 540

−7.9%

1 Year decline

± 23.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Malvern, AR declined at a rate of −7.9%, from 3.63k employees to 3.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Malvern, AR, are Retail Trade (712 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (507 people), and Public Administration (348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Malvern, AR, though some of these residents may live in Malvern, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,351

Median earning men ± $3,198

$32,572

Median earning women ± $4,361

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($78,113), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($50,288), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,935).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($82,863), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,813), and Public Administration ($38,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Malvern, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Malvern, AR awarded 812 degrees. The student population of Malvern, AR in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,042 male students and 941 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Malvern, AR are White (528 and 65.2%), Black or African American (177 and 21.9%), Hispanic or Latino (71 and 8.77%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (18 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Malvern, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University Three Rivers (812 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Malvern, AR are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (150 and 18.5%), Medical Receptionist (143 and 17.6%), and Welding Technology (98 and 12.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,983 students enrolled in Malvern, AR, 52.5% men and 47.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,328 records, of which 45.4% were women and 54.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
150 degrees awarded
Medical Receptionist
143 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
97 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Malvern, AR was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Malvern, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

812 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University Three Rivers with 812 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 322 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Malvern, AR, which is 0.657 times less than the 490 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 528 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 177 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,736) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,052) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Malvern, AR was $104,500 in 2024, which is 0.314 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $95,500 to $104,500, a 9.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Malvern, AR is 50.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Malvern, AR have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Malvern, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$104,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,519

$1,748

Median Property Taxes

±$353

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Malvern, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Malvern, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.2%

Homeownership

2024

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.2% of the housing units in Malvern, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Malvern, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,250

Median Household Income

± $14,034

3.48k

Number of Households

± 533

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.48k households in Malvern, AR grew to $46,250 from the previous year's value of $40,602.

The following chart displays the households in Malvern, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Malvern, AR is from Arkansas.

0.445

2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.448

2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (9%)
Worked At Home (4.22%)

In 2024, 84.4% of workers in Malvern, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who worked at home (4.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Malvern, AR have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.093% of the workforce in Malvern, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Malvern, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Malvern, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Malvern, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Malvern, AR (1.76k out of 8.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Malvern, AR is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.