Malvern, PA Demographics

A map of Malvern's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,886	2,811	84.0%	82.2%
Asian	290	203	8.4%	5.9%
Hispanic	149	181	4.3%	5.3%
Multiracial	56	121	1.6%	3.5%
Black	54	90	1.6%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.4%

Malvern, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,435, a less than 1% change from the 3,419 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 8.4% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 31.6% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malvern is ranked the 415th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 409th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malvern's White Population

2,886 residents of Malvern, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malvern is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Malvern ranks 1507th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Malvern's population has increased from 82.2% to 84.0%.

Malvern is more White than neighboring Paoli (70.7% White), Frazer (61% White), Chesterbrook (46.9% White), Berwyn (82.4% White), and Devon (79.2% White).

Malvern's Black Population

54 residents of Malvern, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malvern is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Malvern ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Malvern's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

Malvern is more Black than neighboring Berwyn (1.1% Black), and Devon (1.5% Black). Malvern is less Black than neighboring Paoli (3% Black), Frazer (6% Black), and Chesterbrook (5.1% Black).

Malvern's Asian Population

290 residents of Malvern, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malvern is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Malvern ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Malvern's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.4%.

Malvern is more Asian than neighboring Devon (6.1% Asian). Malvern is less Asian than neighboring Paoli (17.2% Asian), Frazer (27.7% Asian), Chesterbrook (33.4% Asian), and Berwyn (11.9% Asian).

Malvern's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Malvern, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malvern is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Malvern ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Malvern's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.3%.

Malvern is more Hispanic than neighboring Paoli (3.1% Hispanic), Frazer (2.4% Hispanic), and Berwyn (1.4% Hispanic). Malvern is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesterbrook (9.4% Hispanic), and Devon (9.2% Hispanic).

Malvern's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Malvern, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Malvern ranks 897th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Malvern is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paoli (0.1% Native American/Other), Frazer (0.1% Native American/Other), and Chesterbrook (0.5% Native American/Other).

Malvern's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Malvern, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malvern is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Malvern ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malvern's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Malvern's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Malvern is less Multiracial than neighboring Paoli (5.9% Multiracial), Frazer (2.7% Multiracial), Chesterbrook (4.7% Multiracial), Berwyn (3.2% Multiracial), and Devon (3.9% 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.