Demographics & People — Malvern, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,938 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,000 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 3,451 |
| Family Households | 2,198 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4868 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,649 |
| Black or African American | 3,553 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 332 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,682 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,756 |
| American | 1,173 |
| German | 616 |
| Irish | 508 |
| English | 491 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 384 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 306 |
| French (except Basque) | 126 |
| Scottish | 76 |
Language
| English Only | 10,105 |
| Spanish | 276 |
| Population 5+ | 10,413 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 590 |
| Population 18+ | 8,833 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Malvern, Arkansas.