Marvell is a city located in Phillips County Arkansas. Marvell has a 2024 population of 726. Marvell is currently declining at a rate of -3.84% annually and its population has decreased by -13.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 840 in 2020.
The average household income in Marvell is $67,882 with a poverty rate of 32.27%. The median age in Marvell is 42.5 years: 47.8 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marvell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 648 | 58.91% |
| White | 409 | 37.18% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 3.27% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 426 | 2.58 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Married | 151 | 2.64 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 149 | 1.08 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 126 | 4.29 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 22.68% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 31.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 140 | 21.31% |
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 | 337 | 251 | 65 |
| Black | 280 | 234 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,042 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $141,012 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,734 | $50,208 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $56,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,042 | $51,563 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $42,614 | $43,438 | $0 |
$41,042
Average Earnings
$51,563
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.59% of Marvell residents speak only English, while 2.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 648 | 273 | 42.13% |
| White | 387 | 61 | 15.76% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 21 | 72.41% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
32.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.75%
Male Poverty Rate
38.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marvell is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marvell is White, with 15.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.99% |
| High School | 26.83% |
| Some College | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.49% |
| Female Employed | 12.18% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,353 | $82,332 |
| Households | $51,293 | $67,882 |
| Married Families | $115,868 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,882 | $37,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 11.81% |
| Black | 4 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
17.2%
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
85.27%
Born in Marvell
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
97.36% of Marvell residents were born in the United States, with 85.27% having been born in Arkansas. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 584 | -29 | -4.73% |
| 2028 | 613 | -28 | -4.37% |
| 2027 | 641 | -28 | -4.19% |
| 2026 | 669 | -29 | -4.15% |
| 2025 | 698 | -28 | -3.86% |
| 2024 | 726 | -29 | -3.84% |
| 2023 | 755 | -21 | -2.71% |
| 2022 | 776 | -28 | -3.48% |
| 2021 | 804 | -36 | -4.29% |
| 2020 | 840 | -74 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 914 | -20 | -2.14% |
| 2018 | 934 | -36 | -3.71% |
| 2017 | 970 | -29 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 999 | -33 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 1,032 | -26 | -2.46% |
| 2014 | 1,058 | -32 | -2.94% |
| 2013 | 1,090 | -22 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 1,112 | -39 | -3.39% |
| 2011 | 1,151 | -17 | -1.46% |
| 2010 | 1,168 | 0 | 0% |