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Malcom

Iowa · 287 residents · 0.826 sq mi
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Malcom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,354. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
287
−18%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+19%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002643283914551990201020202024Malcom
2024221
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,354
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,098
+35%since 2000
from $17,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(280)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
Diversity Score
6
+732%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malcom, Iowa?

Malcom, Iowa has about 287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malcom, Iowa?

The typical household in Malcom, Iowa earns about $41,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malcom, Iowa expensive?

In Malcom, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Malcom, Iowa?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Malcom, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malcom, Iowa?

About 12.2% of people in Malcom, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malcom, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Malcom, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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