Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include First Baptist Church and Mayo House. Marvell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Marvell beats most towns.
1,186 counted in 2010 and 855 in 2020; an estimated 717 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 177 in 1880, a peak of 1,980 in 1970, 855 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marvell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Marvell.
The typical rent for Marvell comes to $641 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home lost 7.1% of its value. 46% of households own their home locally, below both the Arkansas town median (60%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
| Marvell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 46% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $641 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The public schools here belong to the Marvell Elaine School District. Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in Marvell teach 220 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvell-Elaine Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 121 | D− |
| Marvell-Elaine High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 99 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts
Paid flood insurance claims in Marvell since 2026: one. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Marvell after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median commute is under 29 miles. 28% of residents live below the poverty line in Marvell. Just 7% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Since 2013, Marvell has lost 126 jobs, to 328 in 2023.
| Marvell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 28% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.1% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Children under 18 are 30% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (37% statewide). 717 people lived in Marvell by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 15% fewer than in 2020. The share of residents in Marvell who are 65 or older: 21%. The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 18%, against 26% across Arkansas.
| Marvell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 18% | 20% | 29% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
67% women, 33% men
About 51 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.3 points). Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 84% are women (AR 49%).
| Marvell | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.5% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.3% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 16.8% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.1% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.4% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.6% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 7.6% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Nearly a fifth of adults report frequent physical distress in Marvell, against 16% in Arkansas’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Marvell: just over a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Marvell. Two figures for adults in the town: 10% binge drink, 47% sleep under 7 hours.
| Marvell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 39% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 41% | 35% |
| What stands out | Marvell | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.8% | 76.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 6.6% | 4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.8 miles of trail wind through 3 parks and preserves. In Marvell, the concentration of trails is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tri-County Fairgrounds | — | 18 |
| 2. Marvel Baseball Association | — | 2 |
| 3. Marvel City Park | 0.2 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Marvell; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Marvell residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
2 places in Marvell on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Arkansas, United States
Marvell is a city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marvell had a population of 855.
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Marvell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 notable people were born here, including Sam Carr and William Davis Mackey.
