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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Malakoff

Texas · 2,038 residents · 2.87 sq mi
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Malakoff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,056. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,100. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% 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

2,038
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
710 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Malakoff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,056
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,022 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,332
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,109 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
66.1%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
2.5
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,501)
Black21.9%(494)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(233)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(1,375)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(1,386)
Black25.6%(522)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(133)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other6.1%(125)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,344)
66
+8%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.0%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Malakoff, Texas?

Malakoff, Texas has about 2,038 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Malakoff, Texas?

The typical household in Malakoff, Texas earns about $15,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malakoff, Texas expensive?

In Malakoff, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Malakoff, Texas?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Malakoff, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malakoff, Texas?

About 29.5% of people in Malakoff, Texas 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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