Marvell, AR

City

Demographics of Marvell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Households with Children

29.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 14.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.3%
Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.8%
High School / GED: 36.1%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 4.7%
Single Parents: 25.1%
Couples & Adults: 43.8%
Living Alone: 26.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 60.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 50.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 91.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.6%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 10.6%
College / Graduate: 7.1%
Not Enrolled: 72.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Marvell

Neighborhood

Phillips, AR

Hicksville / Edgewood

Cypert / Poplar Grove

Elaine / Ferguson Landing

Big Creek Corner / Spring Creek

La Grange / Phillips Bayou

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources