Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Malvern, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,502

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%1,335

Black

7.8%117

Two or More

3%45

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%53

High School Diploma

55.1%532

Some College (<1 yr)

4%39

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%91

Associate's Degree

3.4%33

Bachelor's Degree

7.2%69

Master's Degree

2.2%21

Doctorate

1.8%17

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,200

Median Renti

$528

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.5%253

Renter-Occupied

62.5%422

Total Units

703

Homeownership

37.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%14

$50K–$100K

16.6%42

$100K–$150K

36.8%93

$150K–$200K

32.4%82

$200K–$300K

8.7%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

181

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%23

2000–2009

0.9%6

1990–1999

5.3%37

1980–1989

23.5%165

1970–1979

15.4%108

1960–1969

3.3%23

1950–1959

7%49

1940–1949

6.1%43

1939 or earlier

35.4%249

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.4%381

Electricity

42.7%288

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$30,630

Mean Household Incomei

$43,716

Per Capita Incomei

$20,292

Poverty Ratei

24.8%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

713

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%76

$10K–$15K

8.6%58

$15K–$20K

9%61

$20K–$25K

10.7%72

$25K–$30K

6.1%41

$30K–$35K

17.6%119

$35K–$40K

4.1%28

$40K–$45K

1.6%11

$45K–$50K

2.2%15

$50K–$60K

2.5%17

$60K–$75K

9.6%65

$75K–$100K

3.3%22

$100K–$125K

7.4%50

$125K–$150K

2.7%18

$150K–$200K

3.3%22

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

677

Avg. Commutei

40.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

682

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(7.4% of civilian adults)