Malden, MO Demographics

A map of Malden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,743	2,415	72.1%	65.2%
Black	438	941	11.5%	25.4%
Multiracial	325	220	8.5%	5.9%
Hispanic	275	98	7.2%	2.6%
Native American/Other	24	28	0.6%	0.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.1%

Malden, Missouri has an estimated population of 3,805, a slight increase from the 3,706 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 11.5% Black, 8.5% Multiracial, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri 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 50.7% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malden is ranked the 180th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malden's White Population

2,743 residents of Malden, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malden is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Malden ranks 988th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's White population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 65.2% to 72.1%.

Malden is more White than neighboring Clarkton (49% White), and Parma (48.3% White). Malden is less White than neighboring Bernie (90.6% White), Campbell (75.8% White), and Gideon (88.2% White).

Malden's Black Population

438 residents of Malden, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Malden ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.5%. Black residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 25.4% to 11.5%.

Malden is more Black than neighboring Bernie (1% Black), Campbell (0.5% Black), Clarkton (5.2% Black), and Gideon (1.8% Black). Malden is less Black than neighboring Parma (27.5% Black).

Malden's Asian Population

0 residents of Malden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malden is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Malden ranks 589th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Malden is less Asian than neighboring Bernie (0.5% Asian).

Malden's Hispanic Population

275 residents of Malden, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Malden ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 180.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 2.6% to 7.2%.

Malden is more Hispanic than neighboring Bernie (3% Hispanic), Campbell (3.7% Hispanic), and Gideon (0.9% Hispanic). Malden is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarkton (32.6% Hispanic), and Parma (10.4% Hispanic).

Malden's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Malden, 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 Malden is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Malden ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Malden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bernie (0.1% Native American/Other), Campbell (0% Native American/Other), Clarkton (0.3% Native American/Other), Gideon (0% Native American/Other), and Parma (0% Native American/Other).

Malden's Multiracial Population

325 residents of Malden, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malden is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Malden ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.5%.

Malden is more Multiracial than neighboring Bernie (4.9% Multiracial). Malden is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbell (20% Multiracial), Clarkton (12.9% Multiracial), Gideon (9.1% Multiracial), and Parma (13.8% 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.