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Malad City

Idaho · 2,299 residents · 1.689 sq mi
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Malad City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
2,299
+7%since 2000
from 2,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Malad City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,566
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,280
+82%since 2000
from $13,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,090)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(40)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,137)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(103)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.7%(61)
Diversity Score17.2%(395)
Diversity Score
17
+212%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malad City, Idaho?

Malad City, Idaho has about 2,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malad City, Idaho?

The typical household in Malad City, Idaho earns about $52,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malad City, Idaho expensive?

In Malad City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $141,700, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Malad City, Idaho?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Malad City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malad City, Idaho?

About 11.9% of people in Malad City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malad City, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Malad City, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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