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Malden

Massachusetts · 59,450 residents · 5.045 sq mi
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Malden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,450
+6%since 2000
from 56,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,784 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 11,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K60K64K68K1990201020202024Malden
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,347
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,202
+24%since 2000
from $22,004 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(31,211)
Black14.3%(8,483)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(4,992)
Asian20%(11,898)
Other3.5%(2,106)
Diversity Score80.8%(48,057)
Diversity Score
81
+45%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
25.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
39.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Massachusetts?

Malden, Massachusetts has about 59,450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Malden, Massachusetts earns about $56,347 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 $348,600, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Massachusetts?

About 30.5% 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 12.8% 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 5,566 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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