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Malaga

California · 884 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 $42,792. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 302 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $192,100. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
884
−25%since 2019
from 1,186 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
3,226 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 4,328 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+27%since 2019
from 25.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
5447609771K1K200920202024Malaga
2024780
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,792
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,232 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,786
+2%since 2019
from $14,492 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $937 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
51.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+1%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(87)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(1,088)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.1%(227)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(23)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino92.8%(820)
Asian2.3%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(129)
Diversity Score
15
−24%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
43.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−4%since 2019
from 18.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Female
58.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Foreign born
17.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malaga, California?

Malaga, California has about 884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malaga, California?

The typical household in Malaga, California earns about $42,792 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 $192,100, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Malaga, California?

About 5.9% 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 18.8% of people in Malaga, California live below the federal poverty line.

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