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Malden

West Virginia · 320 residents · 0.118 sq mi
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Malden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,600. With a median age of 70.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
+7%since 2023
from 298 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,712 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.4
−1%since 2023
from 70.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
27235042850558320202024Malden
2024320
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,774
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,571 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,804
+24%since 2023
from $33,027 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+75%since 2023
from 0.205 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services46.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration46.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $153,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(20)
Diversity Score15.7%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.9%(83)
Diversity Score48%(154)
Diversity Score
48
+207%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
Female
69.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malden, West Virginia?

Malden, West Virginia has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malden, West Virginia?

The typical household in Malden, West Virginia earns about $50,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malden, West Virginia expensive?

In Malden, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $159,600.

How educated are people in Malden, West Virginia?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Malden, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malden, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Malden, West Virginia 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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