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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Malakoff

Texas · 2,257 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 $24,022. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,200. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,257
+11%since 1990
from 2,038 in 1990
1990 – 2025
786 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 710 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Malakoff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,022
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,109
+45%since 1990
from $8,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.0
−21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,257 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Malakoff, Texas?

The typical household in Malakoff, Texas earns about $24,022 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Malakoff, Texas?

About 10.5% 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 27.6% of people in Malakoff, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malakoff, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Malakoff, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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