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Malden

Illinois · 362 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Malden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
362
+6%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2403073744415081990201020202024Malden
2024460
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,227
+34%since 2000
from $15,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(336)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian1.7%(6)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score10.4%(38)
Diversity Score
10
+375%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Illinois?

Malden, Illinois has about 362 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Illinois?

The typical household in Malden, Illinois earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malden, Illinois expensive?

In Malden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Illinois?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Malden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malden, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Malden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Malden, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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