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Malvern, AL


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Malvern, Alabama

Malvern, Alabama, in Geneva county, is 9 miles SW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 192 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 1,215.

The People and Families of Malvern

In Malvern, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Malvern had a median family income of $37,813.

Malvern Housing

About 84% of housing units in Malvern are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Malvern, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Malvern. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Malvern strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Malvern, AL

Comparing Malvern to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity73
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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