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Malaga

California · 947 residents · 0.274 sq mi
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Malaga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,377. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2009. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $201,000. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
+54%since 2009
from 616 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
3,456 / sq mi
+54%since 2009
from 2,248 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
27.9
−8%since 2009
from 30.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
5447609771K1K200920202024Malaga
2024780
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,377
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $33,092 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,172
−14%since 2009
from $10,715 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction40.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $167,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,008 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.6
+128%since 2009
from 5.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(588)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(35)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(891)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(121)
Diversity Score
13
+17%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
46.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malaga, California?

Malaga, California has about 947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malaga, California?

The typical household in Malaga, California earns about $17,377 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 $201,000, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Malaga, California?

About 0.0% 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 44.1% of people in Malaga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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