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Malvern, Ohio
Village
Malvern Post Office
Malvern Post Office
Location of Malvern, Ohio
Location of Malvern, Ohio
Location of Malvern in Carroll County
Location of Malvern in Carroll County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Carroll
Township Brown
Government
 • Type Mayor–council
Area
 • Total 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Land 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,110
 • Density 1,524.73/sq mi (588.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44644
Area code(s) 330
FIPS code 39-46998
GNIS feature ID 2399235
School District Brown Local
Website http://www.villageofmalvern.net/

Malvern is a small village located in the northwestern part of Carroll County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,110 people lived there. It is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.

History of Malvern Village

Malvern was first planned out in 1834. The village got its name from the Malvern Hills in England.

Malvern was also home to some of the first paving bricks made in Ohio. These bricks were created in 1893 by companies like the Malvern Clay Company. They made millions of bricks each year. You can still see these bricks in buildings, foundations, and streets around Malvern today.

Geography and Location

Malvern is located along a stream called Sandy Creek. The village covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

Ohio State Route 43 runs through Malvern, making it easy to travel to and from the village. Malvern is also close to Lake Mohawk. This is the second largest privately owned man-made lake in Ohio.

Education in Malvern

Public schools in Malvern are part of the Brown Local School District. The village also has a public library. This library is a branch of the Carroll County District Library, offering books and resources for everyone.

Population and People

Malvern has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 269
1890 638
1900 709 11.1%
1910 753 6.2%
1920 979 30.0%
1930 1,100 12.4%
1940 1,177 7.0%
1950 1,277 8.5%
1960 1,320 3.4%
1970 1,256 −4.8%
1980 1,032 −17.8%
1990 1,112 7.8%
2000 1,218 9.5%
2010 1,189 −2.4%
2020 1,110 −6.6%

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,189 people living in Malvern. These people lived in 522 households. About 26.6% of these households had children under 18 years old.

The average age of people in Malvern was 42.4 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 17.8% of residents were 65 years old or older.

Famous People from Malvern

Some notable people have connections to Malvern:

See also

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