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Malden

Massachusetts · 66,370 residents (2025 est.) · 5.045 sq mi
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Malden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,606. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $633,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,906
+17%since 2000
from 56,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,064 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 11,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66,370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K60K64K68K1990201020202024Malden
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,606
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,654 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,581
+121%since 2000
from $22,004 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+2%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$633,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,204
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
58.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+55%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Malden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(39,230)
Black7.9%(4,468)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,696)
Asian14%(7,863)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(31,477)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(25,535)
Black13.2%(8,677)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(6,240)
Asian28.1%(18,520)
Other10.5%(6,934)
Diversity Score91.7%(60,432)
Diversity Score
92
+64%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
41.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 50.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Massachusetts?

Malden, Massachusetts has about 65,906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Malden, Massachusetts earns about $100,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malden, Massachusetts expensive?

In Malden, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $633,500, and the typical rent is about $2,204 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Massachusetts?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Malden, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malden, Massachusetts?

About 11.4% of people in Malden, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malden, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Malden, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,022 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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