Malden, WA Demographics

A map of Malden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	85	194	85.0%	89.8%
Multiracial	12	11	12.0%	5.1%
Native American/Other	3	8	3.0%	3.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	1.4%

Malden, Washington has an estimated population of 100, a dramatic decrease from the 216 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 12.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 18.9% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malden is ranked the 599th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 556th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malden's White Population

85 residents of Malden, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malden is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Malden ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's White population has declined by an estimated 56.2%. White residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 89.8% to 85.0%.

Malden is more White than neighboring Rosalia (78.9% White), Spangle (79.2% White), Oakesdale (80.8% White), and Steptoe (79.6% White). Malden is less White than neighboring St. John (89.3% White).

Malden's Black Population

0 residents of Malden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malden is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Malden ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Malden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malden is less Black than neighboring Rosalia (1.8% Black), and St. John (0.5% 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 lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Malden ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Malden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malden is less Asian than neighboring St. John (4.4% Asian), and Steptoe (1.9% Asian).

Malden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Malden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malden is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Malden ranks 624th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Malden is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosalia (8.8% Hispanic), St. John (1.6% Hispanic), Oakesdale (5.8% Hispanic), and Steptoe (6.8% Hispanic).

Malden's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Malden, or 3.0% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Malden ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malden's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Malden is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. John (0% Native American/Other), Oakesdale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Steptoe (0% Native American/Other). Malden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosalia (3.5% Native American/Other), and Spangle (5.9% Native American/Other).

Malden's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Malden, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malden is higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Malden ranks 455th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Malden's population has increased from 5.1% to 12.0%.

Malden is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosalia (7% Multiracial), St. John (4.1% Multiracial), Oakesdale (11.9% Multiracial), and Steptoe (11.7% Multiracial). Malden is less Multiracial than neighboring Spangle (14.9% 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.