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Malone

Florida · 1,865 residents (2025 est.) · 3.048 sq mi
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Malone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,998
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,007 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,865 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6071K2K2K3K1990201020202024Malone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,611 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,248
+115%since 2000
from $5,701 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−3%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(949)
Black42.8%(858)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(143)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.6%(1,418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(853)
Black38.8%(776)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(286)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(83)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,610)
Diversity Score
81
+14%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
Female
22.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malone, Florida?

Malone, Florida has about 1,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malone, Florida?

The typical household in Malone, Florida earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malone, Florida expensive?

In Malone, Florida, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Malone, Florida?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Malone, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malone, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in Malone, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malone, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Malone, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,231 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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