Malvern is a city located in Hot Spring County Arkansas. Malvern has a 2024 population of 11,154. It is also the county seat of Hot Spring County. Malvern is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,858 in 2020.
The average household income in Malvern is $52,267 with a poverty rate of 21.08%. The median age in Malvern is 38.3 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malvern was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,649 | 60.79% |
| Black or African American | 3,553 | 32.48% |
| Two or more races | 651 | 5.95% |
| Other race | 55 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,451 | 2.53 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 1,469 | 3.28 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 1,253 | 1.2 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 626 | 3.14 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 103 | 4.08 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,000 | 12.49% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 600 | 7.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 3,809 | 47.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 2.69% |
| Some College | 1,614 | 20.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,978 | 4,303 | 711 |
| Black | 2,506 | 2,198 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 425 | 223 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 66 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,889 | $0 | $54,889 |
| High School Graduate | $31,160 | $35,202 | $22,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,084 | $0 | $12,833 |
| Overall | $31,755 | $32,723 | $31,002 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $45,208 | $35,005 |
$31,755
Average Earnings
$32,723
Average Male
$31,002
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.04% of Malvern residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,527 | 981 | 17.75% |
| Black | 2,600 | 613 | 23.58% |
| Multiple | 545 | 243 | 44.59% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 72 | 28.57% |
21.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.5%
Male Poverty Rate
24.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malvern is Multiple, with 44.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malvern is White, with 17.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.92% |
| High School | 22.54% |
| Some College | 10.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.76% |
| Female Employed | 8.54% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,718 | $61,794 |
| Households | $40,602 | $52,267 |
| Married Families | $58,247 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,255 | $33,703 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
624
Number of Veterans
566
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| First Gulf War | 185 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 239 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 75+ | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 7.66% |
| Black | 198 | 6.93% |
| Native American | 14 | 46.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.76%
Born in Malvern
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
98.73% of Malvern residents were born in the United States, with 74.76% having been born in Arkansas. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,524 | 74 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 11,450 | 74 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 11,376 | 74 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 11,302 | 74 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 11,228 | 74 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 11,154 | 74 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 11,080 | 134 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 10,946 | 41 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 10,905 | 47 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 10,858 | -76 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 10,934 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 10,931 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 10,947 | 62 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 10,885 | -47 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 10,932 | 91 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 10,841 | -62 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 10,903 | -32 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 10,935 | 417 | 3.96% |
| 2011 | 10,518 | -109 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 10,627 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,021 | -235 | -2.54% |
| 1990 | 9,256 | -907 | -8.92% |
| 1980 | 10,163 | 1,424 | 16.29% |
| 1970 | 8,739 | -827 | -8.65% |
| 1960 | 9,566 | 1,494 | 18.51% |
| 1950 | 8,072 | 2,782 | 52.59% |
| 1940 | 5,290 | 175 | 3.42% |
| 1930 | 5,115 | 1,251 | 32.38% |
| 1920 | 3,864 | 1,086 | 39.09% |
| 1910 | 2,778 | -8,746 | -75.89% |