Malden city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Malden city has a 2024 population of 65,197. Malden city is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,076 in 2020.
The average household income in Malden city is $111,391 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in Malden city is 35.4 years: 33 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malden city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,501 | 48.12% |
| Asian | 17,983 | 27.47% |
| Black or African American | 8,686 | 13.27% |
| Two or more races | 4,689 | 7.16% |
| Other race | 2,486 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,809 | 2.53 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 11,605 | 3.25 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 9,824 | 1.42 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Female | 2,683 | 3.13 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Male | 1,697 | 2.97 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,636 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 3,217 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,916 | 25.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,639 | 18.32% |
| High School Graduate | 11,445 | 24.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,335 | 7.07% |
| Some College | 5,979 | 12.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,686 | 20,952 | 10,002 |
| Asian | 12,997 | 10,801 | 6,824 |
| Black | 5,461 | 4,519 | 1,944 |
| Hispanic | 3,688 | 2,856 | 1,111 |
| 2+ Races | 2,869 | 2,383 | 816 |
| Other Race | 1,553 | 1,180 | 306 |
| Native American | 104 | 104 | 88 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,383 | $75,247 | $58,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,329 | $101,867 | $84,748 |
| High School Graduate | $35,323 | $46,298 | $28,826 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,207 | $32,268 | $25,890 |
| Overall | $57,555 | $65,501 | $52,095 |
| Some College | $55,799 | $68,229 | $46,317 |
$57,555
Average Earnings
$65,501
Average Male
$52,095
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.05% of Malden city residents speak only English, while 49.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,795 | 3,039 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 17,971 | 3,013 | 16.77% |
| Black | 8,659 | 1,190 | 13.74% |
| Hispanic | 5,919 | 1,172 | 19.8% |
| Other | 2,479 | 464 | 18.72% |
| Multiple | 4,670 | 368 | 7.88% |
13.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.13%
Male Poverty Rate
13.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malden city is Hispanic, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malden city is Multiple, with 7.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.98% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.98% |
| Female Employed | 6.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,510 | $125,204 |
| Households | $90,295 | $111,391 |
| Married Families | $116,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,903 | $84,446 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,435
Number of Veterans
1,354
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 408 |
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Korea | 78 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 460 |
| 35 to 54 | 393 |
| 18 to 34 | 234 |
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,080 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 192 | 1.3% |
| Black | 125 | 1.95% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 1.48% |
| Other Race | 27 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.97%
Born in Malden city
58.82%
Native Born
41.18%
Foreign Born
22.09%
Non Citizen
19.09%
Naturalized
58.82% of Malden city residents were born in the United States, with 43.97% having been born in Massachusetts. 22.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 65,517 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 65,453 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 65,389 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 65,325 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 65,261 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 65,197 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 65,133 | 64 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 65,069 | -270 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 65,339 | -737 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 66,076 | 5,596 | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 60,480 | -280 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 60,760 | -361 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 61,121 | -194 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 61,315 | -98 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 61,413 | 174 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 61,239 | 281 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 60,958 | 356 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 60,602 | 465 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 60,137 | 448 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 59,689 | 0 | 0% |