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Malvern

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.698
State:
Arkansas

Malvern is a city located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Malvern has a 2026 population of 11,204. It is also the county seat of Hot Spring County. Malvern is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 3.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,838 in 2020.

The median household income in Malvern is $46,250 with a poverty rate of 20.23%. The median age in Malvern is 39.4 years: 38.8 years for males, and 40.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 128.6 males.

11.2K
Total Population
1,155
Density (mi²)
61 0.55%
Growth

Malvern Population

Malvern Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,204610.55%
202511,143610.55%
202411,082110.1%
202311,0711331.22%
202210,938530.49%
202110,885470.43%
202010,83800%
201910,93430.03%
201810,931-16-0.15%
201710,947620.57%
201610,885-47-0.43%
201510,932910.84%
201410,841-62-0.57%
201310,903-32-0.29%
201210,9354173.96%
201110,518-109-1.03%
201010,6273092.99%
20009,021-235-2.54%
19909,256-907-8.92%
198010,1631,42416.29%
19708,739-827-8.65%
19609,5661,49418.51%
19508,0722,78252.59%
19405,2901753.42%
19305,1151,25132.38%
19203,8641,08639.09%
19102,77800%

Median Age

Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 38.8 years

Malvern Adults

There are 8,760 adults, (2,034 of whom are seniors) in Malvern.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,791 (43.7%)
Male: 6,162 (56.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Malvern includes 62.09% White, 30.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,80162.09%
Black or African American3,31130.23%
Two or more races7466.81%
Other race760.69%
Native American190.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2151.96%
Other race760.69%
White290.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,77261.83%
Black or African American3,31130.23%
Two or more races5314.85%
Native American190.17%

Malvern Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Malvern 's average per capita income is $32,779. Household income levels show a median of $46,250. The poverty rate stands at 20.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,108-
Families$57,031$64,731
Households$46,250$52,976
Non Families$22,491$34,514

$32,779

Average Income

$46,250

Median Household Income

20.23%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)