Malden is a city located in Dunklin County Missouri. Malden has a 2024 population of 3,465. Malden is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,699 in 2020.
The average household income in Malden is $53,800 with a poverty rate of 24%. The median age in Malden is 38.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,986 | 78.21% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 14.06% |
| Other race | 158 | 4.14% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 3.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,554 | 2.4 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 600 | 1.21 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 480 | 3.17 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 314 | 3.26 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Male | 160 | 2.84 | 36.3 | 63.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 12.88% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 4.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,289 | 51.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 6.2% |
| Some College | 327 | 13% |
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 | 1,896 | 1,585 | 190 |
| Black | 434 | 354 | 13 |
| Other Race | 96 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 58 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,146 | $0 | $29,830 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,662 | $80,441 | $82,639 |
| High School Graduate | $42,250 | $58,494 | $30,430 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,342 | $0 | $32,962 |
| Overall | $39,136 | $57,188 | $32,207 |
| Some College | $37,679 | $55,042 | $26,118 |
$39,136
Average Earnings
$57,188
Average Male
$32,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.79% of Malden residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,918 | 664 | 22.76% |
| Black | 520 | 185 | 35.58% |
| Other | 158 | 24 | 15.19% |
| Multiple | 137 | 23 | 16.79% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 9 | 5.56% |
24%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.28%
Male Poverty Rate
26.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malden is Black, with 35.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malden is Hispanic, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.98% |
| High School | 18.6% |
| Some College | 9.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Female Employed | 25.48% |
| Male Employed | 8.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,238 | $64,802 |
| Households | $38,786 | $53,800 |
| Married Families | $72,927 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,905 | $33,503 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
298
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 11.96% |
| Black | 41 | 8.58% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 10.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
70.56%
Born in Malden
96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
1.89%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
96.91% of Malden residents were born in the United States, with 70.56% having been born in Missouri. 1.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,173 | -59 | -1.83% |
| 2028 | 3,232 | -58 | -1.76% |
| 2027 | 3,290 | -58 | -1.73% |
| 2026 | 3,348 | -59 | -1.73% |
| 2025 | 3,407 | -58 | -1.67% |
| 2024 | 3,465 | -59 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 3,524 | -57 | -1.59% |
| 2022 | 3,581 | -51 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 3,632 | -67 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 3,699 | -205 | -5.25% |
| 2019 | 3,904 | -46 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 3,950 | -100 | -2.47% |
| 2017 | 4,050 | -71 | -1.72% |
| 2016 | 4,121 | -41 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 4,162 | -72 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 4,234 | -62 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 4,296 | -23 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 4,319 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 4,350 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,345 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,782 | -341 | -6.66% |
| 1990 | 5,123 | -973 | -15.96% |
| 1980 | 6,096 | 722 | 13.44% |
| 1970 | 5,374 | 367 | 7.33% |
| 1960 | 5,007 | 1,611 | 47.44% |
| 1950 | 3,396 | 723 | 27.05% |
| 1940 | 2,673 | -500 | -15.76% |