Malvern is a somewhat small city located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 10,967 people and five associated neighborhoods, Malvern is the 36th largest community in Arkansas.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Malvern is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Malvern is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Malvern who work in office and administrative support (13.98%), sales jobs (10.26%), and food service (6.56%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Malvern is worth considering.The percentage of people in Malvern with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 12.18% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Malvern in 2022 was $17,387, which is low income relative to Arkansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $69,548 for a family of four. However, Malvern contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Malvern is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Malvern home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Malvern residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Malvern include German, Irish, English, French, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Malvern is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
