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 $62,491 with a poverty rate of 27.88%. The median age in Marvell is 40.3 years: 41.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Marvell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 630 | 62.5% |
| White | 257 | 25.5% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 11.71% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 2.5 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.01 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 135 | 4.02 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Married | 132 | 2.48 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 15.21% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 200 | 35.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 103 | 18.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 298 | 246 | 40 |
| White | 218 | 197 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 14 | 1 |
| 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 28.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,125 | $0 | $49,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,625 | $0 | $58,036 |
| High School Graduate | $24,375 | $51,667 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,788 | $34,318 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,278 | $46,458 | $43,750 |
| Some College | $55,559 | $46,250 | $55,785 |
$45,278
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$43,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Marvell residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 630 | 226 | 35.87% |
| White | 257 | 32 | 12.45% |
| Multiple | 118 | 23 | 19.49% |
27.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.78%
Male Poverty Rate
32.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Marvell is Black, with 35.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Marvell is White, with 12.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.38% |
| High School | 21% |
| Some College | 17.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,089 | $75,039 |
| Households | $49,000 | $62,491 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $37,602 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
22.2%
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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 2.93% |
| Black | 4 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
26.9%
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
85.32%
Born in Marvell
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
2.58%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.42% of Marvell residents were born in the United States, with 85.32% having been born in Arkansas. 2.58% 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% |