Malad City, ID Demographics

A map of Malad City's Population by Race

Malad City, Idaho has an estimated population of 2,601, a large increase from the 2,299 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malad City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malad City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Malad City, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malad City is ranked the 61st most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Malad City was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malad City's White Population

2,475 residents of Malad City, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malad City is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Malad City ranks 27th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Malad City's population has increased from 93.0% to 95.2%.

Malad City is more White than neighboring Portage (87.2% White), Clifton (91.8% White), and Downey (89.2% White). Malad City is less White than neighboring Oxford (98% White), and Dayton (95.4% White).

Malad City's Black Population

0 residents of Malad City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malad City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Malad City ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Malad City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malad City's Asian Population

0 residents of Malad City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malad City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Malad City ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Malad City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malad City is less Asian than neighboring Downey (0.2% Asian).

Malad City's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Malad City, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malad City is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Malad City ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Malad City's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%.

Malad City is more Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (0% Hispanic), Downey (1.6% Hispanic), and Dayton (0.4% Hispanic). Malad City is less Hispanic than neighboring Portage (10.5% Hispanic), and Clifton (7.9% Hispanic).

Malad City's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Malad City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malad City is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Malad City ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malad City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Malad City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portage (0% Native American/Other), and Clifton (0% Native American/Other). Malad City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (2% Native American/Other), Downey (5.2% Native American/Other), and Dayton (1% Native American/Other).

Malad City's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Malad City, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malad City is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Malad City ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malad City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Malad City's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Malad City is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (0% Multiracial), and Clifton (0.4% Multiracial). Malad City is less Multiracial than neighboring Portage (2.3% Multiracial), Downey (3.7% Multiracial), and Dayton (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.