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Malvern, AR
City in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
Population
10,953
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,131
ZIP codes
0
Malvern and its ZIP codes
Malvern at a glance
- Malvern is about 19 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $46,250 a year, 24% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (44% below Arkansas) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Malvern, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malvern, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,250
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (788), Irish Americans (399), Mexican Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Spring County. PPP loans are for Malvern.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,218
7,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $7,036 per person
How people get to work
Malvern, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malvern, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
590
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malvern, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Malvern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerlaTown | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| RockportCity | 2.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Magnet CoveCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Jones MillsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| TraskwoodCity | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| PoyenTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DonaldsonTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LonsdaleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MidwayTown | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| HaskellCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| TullTown | 14 mi | 4 |
| FriendshipTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake HamiltonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| PrattsvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 16 mi | 37.6 |
| Fountain LakeTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malvern, AR in?
- Malvern is in Hot Spring County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Malvern, AR?
- About 10,953 people live in Malvern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malvern?
- Nearby places include Perla (2.2 mi), Rockport (2.3 mi), Magnet Cove (5.2 mi), Jones Mills (6.6 mi), Traskwood (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023