Malone, FL Demographics
A map of Malone's Population by Race
Malone, Florida has an estimated population of 1,998, a slight increase from the 1,959 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.7% White, 38.8% Black, 14.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Malone has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Malone, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Malone is ranked the 681st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Malone was ranked the 681st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Malone's White Population
853 residents of Malone, or 42.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malone is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Malone ranks 770th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's White population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 37.6% to 42.7%.
Malone is more White than neighboring Gordon (20.7% White). Malone is less White than neighboring Bascom (93.4% White), Greenwood (62.6% White), Cottonwood (63.4% White), and Marianna (43.8% White).
Malone's Black Population
776 residents of Malone, or 38.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malone is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Malone ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Black residents' share of Malone's population has decreased from 46.5% to 38.8%.
Malone is more Black than neighboring Bascom (0% Black), Greenwood (35.1% Black), and Cottonwood (29.8% Black). Malone is less Black than neighboring Marianna (44.2% Black), and Gordon (76.5% Black).
Malone's Asian Population
0 residents of Malone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malone is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Malone ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Malone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Malone is less Asian than neighboring Cottonwood (0.5% Asian), and Marianna (0.6% Asian).
Malone's Hispanic Population
286 residents of Malone, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malone is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Malone ranks 450th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 13.3% to 14.3%.
Malone is more Hispanic than neighboring Bascom (6.6% Hispanic), Greenwood (1.5% Hispanic), Cottonwood (0.3% Hispanic), Marianna (6.9% Hispanic), and Gordon (0.9% Hispanic).
Malone's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Malone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malone is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Malone ranks 525th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malone's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Malone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cottonwood (1.6% Native American/Other), Marianna (0.9% Native American/Other), and Gordon (0.3% Native American/Other).
Malone's Multiracial Population
83 residents of Malone, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malone is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Malone ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 112.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.2%.
Malone is more Multiracial than neighboring Bascom (0% Multiracial), Greenwood (0.7% Multiracial), Marianna (3.5% Multiracial), and Gordon (1.5% Multiracial). Malone is less Multiracial than neighboring Cottonwood (4.3% 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.