Malvern, Arkansas
Location in Hot Spring County and the state of Arkansas
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
Counties	Hot Spring
Area
- City	7.5 sq mi (19.2 km²)
- Land	7.4 sq mi (19 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population (2000)
- City	9,021
- Density	1,202.8/sq mi (469.8/km²)

Malvern is a city in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 9,021 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hot Spring County.^GR6 The city is also nicknamed "Brick Capital of the World" and holds an annual event, "Brickfest", every June. Singer/songwriter Sean Rock, of Sean Rock & the Toltecs, currently resides there.1 The city is also home of Grapette International manufacturer of Grapette soda. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... List of 75 counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas: See also Media:Blank county map of Arkansas. ... Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Five different styles of the Grapette bottle. ...

Geography

Malvern is located at 34°21′50″N, 92°48′39″W (34.363818, -92.810971).^GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.94%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,021 people, 3,769 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city. The population density was 473.9/km² (1,227.1/mi²). There were 4,193 housing units at an average density of 220.3/km² (570.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.16% White, 28.66% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 3,769 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 3,769 households, 188 are unmarried partner households: 86 heterosexual, 7 same-sex male, and 22 same-sex female households. (Note: Stigmatization of homosexuality may prevent same-sex couples from reporting themselves as such on the US Census, especially in more conservative areas.) 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... Same-sex marriage (also called gay marriage, marriage equality, and often just marriage by its proponents, and—usually by its opponents—homosexual marriage) refers to a marriage between individuals of the same gender (for other forms of same-sex unions that are different from marriages, see the articles... This article deals with conservatism as a political philosophy. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,007, and the median income for a family was $34,563. Males had a median income of $27,232 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,848. About 15.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

Named after Malvern Hills, VA, Malvern was created in 1870 by the Cairo & Fulton Railroad as a city site 21 miles south of Hot Springs. Its train service made it a popular location for tourists travelling to the spas in Hot Springs. The Diamond Jo, railroad established by Chicago businessman Joseph Reynolds in 1874, was the only rail line serving Hot Springs for fifteen years[1]. Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57°F or... Joseph Reynolds (September 14, 1785 - September 24, 1864) was a U.S. Representative from New York. ...

The Malvern Police Department has lost three officers in the line of duty, all shot to death, and all during the turbulent 1930s. They were Clyde Davis, Leslie Lee Potts, and Hiram Potts. Davis and Leslie Lee Potts were both shot on the same incident, during a April 21st 1933 domestic dispute, during a shootout in which they also killed the suspect. Hiram Potts, who was kin to Leslie Lee Potts, was shot and killed during his March 4th, 1935 attempt to arrest two men who were illegally boarding a train. Face The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ...

Transportation

Malvern is served both by Interstate 30 and the Union Pacific Railroad. Amtrak's Texas Eagle provides daily passenger train service to Malvern on a route extending from Chicago to Dallas and Los Angeles. Interstate 30 (abbreviated I-30) is an interstate highway in the southern United States. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. ... Acela Express in West Windsor, NJ Amtrak Cascades service with tilting Talgo trainsets in Seattle, Washington Amtrak train in downtown Orlando, Florida For other uses, see Amtrak (disambiguation). ... The Texas Eagle is a 1306-mile (2102 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the central and western United States. ... The Malvern (Amtrak station) is located at 200 E. First Street in Malvern, Arkansas, in the former Missouri Pacific Railroad station. ... Nickname: Motto: “Urbs in Horto” (Latin: “City in a Garden”), “I Will” Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country United States State Illinois Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Nickname: Motto: Live Large. ... d Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

Noteworthy natives

• Billy Bob Thornton: Motion picture actor, writer, director.
• Madre Hill: 1995 SEC rushing champion, former NFL player member of Super Bowl XXXVII runner-up Oakland Raiders.
• Keith Traylor: NFL player, member of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos ('97 and '98) and New England Patriots ('04).
• Isaac Davis: Former NFL player, member of Super Bowl XXIX runner-up San Diego Chargers.
• Fred Jones: NBA player 2004 NBA slam dunk contest winner, Guard- Forward, Portland Trailblazers

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• Frank Bonner: Actor and director, best known for playing Herb Tarlek on the classic 70s and 80s sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Bonner was born in Little Rock, but raised in Malvern.

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References

• United States Census Bureau

External links

• http://www.arkansas.com/city-listings/city_detail/city/Malvern
• City of Malvern, Arkansas - Official City Website
• Malvern Daily Record Online
• Malvern Amtrak Station
• Grappette International
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