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Malden

Missouri · 3,493 residents (2025 est.) · 8.321 sq mi
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Malden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,118. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 977 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,300. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,805
−20%since 2000
from 4,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,493 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Malden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,118
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,910 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,634
+105%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+3%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,482)
Black24%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(2,327)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(2,743)
Black11.5%(438)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(275)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(349)
Diversity Score56.7%(2,157)
Diversity Score
57
+16%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Missouri?

Malden, Missouri has about 3,805 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Missouri?

The typical household in Malden, Missouri earns about $40,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malden, Missouri expensive?

In Malden, Missouri, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Missouri?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Malden, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malden, Missouri?

About 30.1% of people in Malden, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malden, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Malden, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,318 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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