Demographics & People — Malden, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,818 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
| Median Age | 38.7 |
| Total Households | 1,554 |
| Family Households | 954 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3202 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,986 |
| Black or African American | 537 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,478 |
| Other groups | 1,242 |
| German | 523 |
| American | 348 |
| Irish | 345 |
| English | 251 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 132 |
| Italian | 104 |
| Hungarian | 100 |
Language
| English Only | 3,321 |
| Spanish | 107 |
| Population 5+ | 3,467 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 182 |
| Population 18+ | 2,798 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Malden, Missouri.