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Malden

Washington · 252 residents (2025 est.) · 0.658 sq mi
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Malden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−53%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+38%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811391972543121990201020202024Malden
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,424
+48%since 2000
from $12,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+26%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(15)
Diversity Score31.9%(32)
Diversity Score
32
+794%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
48.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, Washington?

Malden, Washington has about 100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, Washington?

The typical household in Malden, Washington earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malden, Washington expensive?

In Malden, Washington, the median home is worth about $49,500.

How educated are people in Malden, Washington?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Malden, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malden, Washington?

About 24.0% of people in Malden, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malden, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Malden, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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