Census ACS · #806 μSA
Malvern Metro Area
The Malvern, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has 33,142 residents. The median household income is $52,644 and the median home value is $127,900.
33,142
Population
54
People / sq mi
$52,644
Median Income
$127,900
Median Home Value
The Malvern CBSA covers 615 sq mi of land at 53.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$52,644
Median Household Income
$26,304
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$127,900
Median Home Value
$763
Median Rent
77.4%
Homeownership
Education
89.4%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
2.6%
Work From Home
28.3 min
Avg Commute
24.2%
Foreign Born
Malvern spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Malvern, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 33,142 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #806 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Malvern metro area is $52,644, with a per capita income of $26,304.
The Malvern, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the Malvern, Ar CBSA (31680) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.