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Malden

Massachusetts · 66,263 residents · 5.045 sq mi
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Malden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,399. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $447,000. Despite a median home value of $447,000, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,263
+18%since 2000
from 56,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,134 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 11,167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K56K60K64K68K1990201020202024Malden
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,399
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,752
+67%since 2000
from $22,004 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$447,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
61.3% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(26,511)
Black14.2%(9,428)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(6,891)
Asian25.8%(17,120)
Other3.4%(2,283)
Diversity Score88.3%(58,502)
Diversity Score
88
+58%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
42.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Massachusetts?

Malden, Massachusetts has about 66,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Malden, Massachusetts earns about $73,399 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 $447,000, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Massachusetts?

About 40.6% 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 15.6% 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 12,379 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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