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Marvell, AR
City in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Population
1,160
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Marvell and its ZIP codes
Marvell at a glance
- Marvell is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,875 a year, 15% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,200 (69% below Arkansas) and median rent is $641 a month.
Local data for Marvell, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marvell, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,875
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$58,200
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (42), German Americans (20), Nigerian Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Marvell.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,761
4,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $12,364 per person
How people get to work
Marvell, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marvell, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
371
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
123
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marvell, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Marvell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar GroveCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RondoTown | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| LexaTown | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake ViewCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| AubreyTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LaGrangeTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian BayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Holly GroveCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| MoroTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| MariannaCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Helena-West HelenaCity | 17 mi | 13.1 |
| ElaineCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| St. CharlesTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Friars Point, MSTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marvell, AR in?
- Marvell is in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Marvell, AR?
- About 1,160 people live in Marvell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marvell?
- Nearby places include Poplar Grove (3.4 mi), Rondo (8.8 mi), Lexa (9.7 mi), Oneida (9.9 mi), Lake View (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023