Marvell city, Arkansas
City
Population: 1,008
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Arkansas , Arkansas
Census Bureau data for Marvell city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Marvell city
- What is the median household income in Marvell city?
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The median household income in Marvell city is $49,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Marvell city?
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The poverty rate in Marvell city is 25.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Marvell city?
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$59,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Marvell city?
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The median gross rent in Marvell city is $691 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Marvell city residents have a college degree?
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18.4% of adults in Marvell city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,008
Median Age
40.0
Female
63.9%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 25.5%
Black 62.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,000
±$13,221
-$9,773 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$68,159
Median Family Income
$75,089
Poverty Rate
25.8%
+14.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
42.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.2%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
526
Owner-Occupied
48.8%
Renter-Occupied
51.2%
Vacancy Rate
23.2%
Median Home Value
$59,100
-$116,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$691
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
40.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.4%
-6.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.1%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.9%
+21.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
3.8%
Government Workers
18.7%
Private For-Profit
77.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.8 min
Drove Alone
82.2%
Carpool
13.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
404
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 26.6%
Working age (18–64): 73.4%
65 and over: 21.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.6%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.5%
With a Disability
17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.6%
Uninsured
11.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.2%
Has a Computer
90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023