Malvern, AR Demographics

A map of Malvern's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,772	6,492	61.8%	59.7%
Black	3,311	3,050	30.2%	28.1%
Multiracial	531	572	4.8%	5.3%
Hispanic	320	624	2.9%	5.7%
Native American/Other	19	81	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	0	48	0.0%	0.4%

Malvern, Arkansas has an estimated population of 10,953, a less than 1% change from the 10,867 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 30.2% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malvern, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malvern has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Malvern, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malvern is ranked the 35th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Malvern was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malvern's White Population

6,772 residents of Malvern, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malvern is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Malvern ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Malvern's population has increased from 59.7% to 61.8%.

Malvern is more White than neighboring Perla (34.8% White). Malvern is less White than neighboring Rockport (62.1% White), Magnet Cove (86.8% White), Jones Mills (95.7% White), and Donaldson (88.1% White).

Malvern's Black Population

3,311 residents of Malvern, or 30.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malvern is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Malvern ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Malvern's population has increased from 28.1% to 30.2%.

Malvern is more Black than neighboring Rockport (6.4% Black), Perla (29.8% Black), Magnet Cove (0% Black), Jones Mills (0% Black), and Donaldson (0% Black).

Malvern's Asian Population

0 residents of Malvern, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malvern is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Malvern ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Malvern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malvern's Hispanic Population

320 residents of Malvern, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malvern is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Malvern ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Malvern's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.9%.

Malvern is more Hispanic than neighboring Perla (0% Hispanic), and Jones Mills (0% Hispanic). Malvern is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockport (26.1% Hispanic), Magnet Cove (13.2% Hispanic), and Donaldson (7.4% Hispanic).

Malvern's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Malvern, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malvern is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Malvern ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malvern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Malvern is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockport (0% Native American/Other), Magnet Cove (0% Native American/Other), and Jones Mills (0% Native American/Other). Malvern is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perla (0.7% Native American/Other), and Donaldson (0.3% Native American/Other).

Malvern's Multiracial Population

531 residents of Malvern, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malvern is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Malvern ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Malvern's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.8%.

Malvern is more Multiracial than neighboring Magnet Cove (0% Multiracial), Jones Mills (4.3% Multiracial), and Donaldson (4.2% Multiracial). Malvern is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockport (5.4% Multiracial), and Perla (34.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.