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Malvern, AR

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Population
11,144
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
314 ft
Median Home Value
$104,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$764/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Malvern in context.

OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArkansasNearest larger communityHot Springs, Arkansas15 miles away · 37,979 residents.

About Malvern

Malvern is a city and the county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Founded in 1870 as a railroad stop at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains, the city is nicknamed "The Brick Capital of the World" due to its massive clay deposits and local Acme Brick plants. The community hosts the Hot Spring County Museum and the annual County Fair and Rodeo. Public education is provided by the Malvern School District, leading to Malvern High School.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.8ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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