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Malden

Missouri · 3,706 residents · 8.321 sq mi
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Malden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,682. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,076 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,706
−23%since 2000
from 4,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Malden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,682
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,614
+49%since 2000
from $12,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(2,415)
Black25.4%(941)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(98)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1%(36)
Diversity Score56.1%(2,079)
Diversity Score
56
+15%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Missouri?

Malden, Missouri has about 3,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Missouri?

The typical household in Malden, Missouri earns about $33,682 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Malden, Missouri?

About 7.4% 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 22.2% 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 1,417 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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