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Maloy

Iowa · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.621 sq mi
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Maloy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
+7%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12264054681990201020202024Maloy
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,907
+207%since 2000
from $10,386 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.193
−6%since 2010
from 0.205 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(7)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
36.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maloy, Iowa?

Maloy, Iowa has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maloy, Iowa?

The typical household in Maloy, Iowa earns about $59,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Maloy, Iowa?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Maloy, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maloy, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Maloy, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maloy, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Maloy, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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