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Malaga

California · 780 residents · 0.274 sq mi
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Malaga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $217,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
+13%since 2023
from 693 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Population density
2,847 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 2,529 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+6%since 2023
from 33.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2009 – 2024
5447609771K1K200920202024Malaga
2024780
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,663
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,639
−12%since 2023
from $20,001 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.245
−20%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $219,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,440
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,280 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+1%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.9%(630)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.6%(699)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(184)
Diversity Score
24
+12%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+26%since 2023
from 15.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
47.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malaga, California?

Malaga, California has about 780 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malaga, California?

The typical household in Malaga, California earns about $62,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malaga, California expensive?

In Malaga, California, the median home is worth about $217,500, and the typical rent is about $1,440 a month.

How educated are people in Malaga, California?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Malaga, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malaga, California?

About 14.1% of people in Malaga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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