Malvern, AL Demographics

A map of Malvern's Population by Race

Malvern, Alabama had a population of 1,536 in 2020. It was 84.4% White, 5.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Malvern, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is the 259th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Malvern's White Population

1,297 residents of Malvern identify as White, or 84.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Malvern considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #201 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is more White than neighboring Taylor (81.5% White), Slocomb (69.4% White), and Dothan (56% White). Malvern is less White than neighboring Rehobeth (85.7% White), and Madrid (85.7% White).

Malvern's Black Population

82 residents of Malvern identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Malvern considerably less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #396 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is less Black than neighboring Taylor (9% Black), Slocomb (16.6% Black), Rehobeth (5.5% Black), Dothan (33.4% Black), and Madrid (7.2% Black).

Malvern's Asian Population

2 residents of Malvern identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Malvern roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is less Asian than neighboring Taylor (0.3% Asian), Slocomb (0.4% Asian), Rehobeth (0.4% Asian), Dothan (1.6% Asian), and Madrid (0.8% Asian).

Malvern's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Malvern identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Malvern roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #157 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is more Hispanic than neighboring Rehobeth (2.7% Hispanic), and Madrid (4.2% Hispanic). Malvern is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (4.6% Hispanic), and Slocomb (6.9% Hispanic).

Malvern's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Malvern identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Malvern roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0.5% Native American/Other), Rehobeth (0.6% Native American/Other), and Madrid (0% Native American/Other).

Malvern's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Malvern identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Malvern roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Malvern is ranked #102 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Malvern is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylor (4.1% Multiracial), Dothan (3.9% Multiracial), and Madrid (2.3% Multiracial). Malvern is less Multiracial than neighboring Slocomb (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.