CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Malden

Massachusetts · 53,884 residents · 5.045 sq mi

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Malden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,344. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $162,300.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.7

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

53,884

−4%vs 2000

vs 56,340 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

10,681 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 11,167 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.7

−5%vs 2000

vs 35.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202466K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,344

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $45,654 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,820

−28%vs 2000

vs $22,004 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.5%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$162,300

+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $185,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$651

+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $777 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

43.2%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 43.3% in 2000

56.8% rent

Afford Score

4.7

+17%vs 2000

vs 4.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.9%(48,432)

Black4.2%(2,250)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,567)

Asian5%(2,670)

Other1%(532)

Diversity Score29%(15,645)

Diversity Score

−48%vs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.1%

−6.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.9%

−5.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.6%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

23.3 min

+10%vs 2000

vs 21.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Massachusetts?

Malden, Massachusetts has about 53,884 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Malden, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Malden, Massachusetts earns about $34,344 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 $162,300, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Massachusetts?

About 20.1% 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 7.5% of people in Malden, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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