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Malcolm

Alabama · 136 residents · 2.365 sq mi
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Malcolm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,828. Population has fallen 62% since 2019, a loss of 218 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−62%since 2019
from 354 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−62%since 2019
from 150 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+189%since 2019
from 17.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0107215322429201020202024Malcolm
2024204
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,828
US average: $66,278
2017 – 2020
Per capita income
$11,000
+103%since 2019
from $5,429 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
69.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing28%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2020
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(180)
Black49.2%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(221)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(56)
Black46.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.2%(90)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
Female
47.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malcolm, Alabama?

Malcolm, Alabama has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malcolm, Alabama?

The typical household in Malcolm, Alabama earns about $21,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malcolm, Alabama expensive?

In Malcolm, Alabama, the median home is worth about $45,100.

How educated are people in Malcolm, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Malcolm, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malcolm, Alabama?

About 69.1% of people in Malcolm, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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