Malden, MA Demographics

A map of Malden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	25,535	26,511	38.7%	40.0%
Asian	18,520	17,120	28.1%	25.8%
Black	8,677	9,428	13.2%	14.2%
Hispanic	6,240	6,891	9.5%	10.4%
Multiracial	5,297	4,387	8.0%	6.6%
Native American/Other	1,637	1,926	2.5%	2.9%

Malden, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 65,906, a less than 1% change from the 66,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.7% White, 28.1% Asian, 13.2% Black, 9.5% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malden is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Malden, that probability was 73.7% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malden is ranked the 16th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Malden was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malden's White Population

25,535 residents of Malden, or 38.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malden is significantly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Malden ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 40.0% to 38.7%.

Malden is more White than neighboring Everett (34.4% White), and Chelsea (17.7% White). Malden is less White than neighboring Melrose (76.9% White), Medford (66% White), and Saugus (70.7% White).

Malden's Black Population

8,677 residents of Malden, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malden is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Malden ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 14.2% to 13.2%.

Malden is more Black than neighboring Everett (9.4% Black), Melrose (1.6% Black), Chelsea (7.1% Black), Medford (6.3% Black), and Saugus (5.4% Black).

Malden's Asian Population

18,520 residents of Malden, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malden is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Malden ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Asian residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 25.8% to 28.1%.

Malden is more Asian than neighboring Everett (8.2% Asian), Melrose (11% Asian), Chelsea (2.1% Asian), Medford (13% Asian), and Saugus (3.5% Asian).

Malden's Hispanic Population

6,240 residents of Malden, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malden is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Malden ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 10.4% to 9.5%.

Malden is more Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (5.2% Hispanic), and Medford (8.7% Hispanic). Malden is less Hispanic than neighboring Everett (32.5% Hispanic), Chelsea (67.3% Hispanic), and Saugus (12.4% Hispanic).

Malden's Native American/Other Population

1,637 residents of Malden, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malden is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Malden ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Malden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.5% Native American/Other), Chelsea (1% Native American/Other), and Medford (1.6% Native American/Other). Malden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Everett (4.7% Native American/Other), and Saugus (3.8% Native American/Other).

Malden's Multiracial Population

5,297 residents of Malden, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malden is slightly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Malden ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.0%.

Malden is more Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (5% Multiracial), Chelsea (4.9% Multiracial), Medford (4.4% Multiracial), and Saugus (4.1% Multiracial). Malden is less Multiracial than neighboring Everett (10.8% 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.