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Marvell, AR


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Marvell, Arkansas

Marvell, Arkansas, in Phillips county, is 64 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,395.

The People and Families of Marvell

In Marvell, about 42% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Marvell is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Marvell.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marvell had a median family income of $26,500.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marvell Housing

About 53% of housing units in Marvell are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Arkansas.

Commuting

In Marvell, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Marvell Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Marvell Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Marvell Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Marvell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marvell, AR

Comparing Marvell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built51
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