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Malden

West Virginia · 444 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 $46,090. Population has fallen 20% since 2021, a loss of 113 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $138,100. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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

444
−20%vs 2021
vs 557 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,763 / sq mi
−20%vs 2021
vs 4,720 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.5
−15%vs 2021
vs 58.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
27235042850558320202024Malden
2024320
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,090
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $47,143 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,646
−9%vs 2021
vs $31,341 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$138,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $135,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
52.4%
−23.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.5% in 2021
47.6% rent
3.0
+4%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(30)
Diversity Score12.7%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(376)
Black9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(29)
Diversity Score35.4%(157)
35
+178%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
8.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+18%vs 2021
vs 10.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
59.9%
−10.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
28.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
42.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

36.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.1% in 2021
63.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.9% in 2021
3.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Malden, West Virginia?

Malden, West Virginia has about 444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malden, West Virginia earns about $46,090 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 $138,100.

How educated are people in Malden, West Virginia?

About 15.0% 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 4.1% 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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