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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,323

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%1,273

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%18

Two or More

1.3%17

Asian

0.6%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%6

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%53

High School Diploma

25.1%237

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%65

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%120

Associate's Degree

17.2%162

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%195

Master's Degree

4.9%46

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,700

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.5%380

Renter-Occupied

16.5%75

Total Units

534

Homeownership

83.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%21

$50K–$100K

4.7%18

$100K–$150K

20%76

$150K–$200K

24.7%94

$200K–$300K

31.3%119

$300K–$500K

12.9%49

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%10

2000–2009

5.2%28

1990–1999

3.6%19

1980–1989

2.1%11

1970–1979

17%91

1960–1969

12%64

1950–1959

6.9%37

1940–1949

6%32

1939 or earlier

45.3%242

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.6%312

Electricity

27.9%127

Other

3.5%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,223

Mean Household Incomei

$130,065

Per Capita Incomei

$48,373

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

635

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%11

$10K–$15K

1.8%8

$15K–$20K

2.4%11

$20K–$25K

4%18

$25K–$30K

3.1%14

$30K–$35K

3.3%15

$35K–$40K

4%18

$40K–$45K

2.2%10

$45K–$50K

5.1%23

$50K–$60K

6.2%28

$60K–$75K

9%41

$75K–$100K

21.5%98

$100K–$125K

9.7%44

$125K–$150K

5.7%26

$150K–$200K

4.6%21

$200K+

15.2%69

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$455/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

41 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes95% occupied$456/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes88% occupied$453/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,223/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

66.6%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

30.8%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.6% of subsidized households are minority

29.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

80.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

629

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

624

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured