Malone, TX Demographics
A map of Malone's Population by Race
Malone, Texas has an estimated population of 280, a large increase from the 237 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% Hispanic, 24.3% Black, 15.7% White, 6.4% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas 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 55.9% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Malone is ranked the 1469th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Malone's White Population
44 residents of Malone, or 15.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malone is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Malone ranks 811th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's White population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. White residents' share of Malone's population has decreased from 59.5% to 15.7%.
Malone is less White than neighboring Penelope (69.4% White), Hubbard (60% White), Bynum (26.3% White), Mertens (74.8% White), and Mount Calm (48.3% White).
Malone's Black Population
68 residents of Malone, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malone is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Malone ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Black population has grown by an estimated 257.9%. Black residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 8.0% to 24.3%.
Malone is more Black than neighboring Penelope (0% Black), Hubbard (16.1% Black), Bynum (5.1% Black), Mertens (0% Black), and Mount Calm (14.4% 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 lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Malone ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Hubbard (0.2% Asian).
Malone's Hispanic Population
150 residents of Malone, or 53.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malone is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Malone ranks 952nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 123.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 28.3% to 53.6%.
Malone is more Hispanic than neighboring Penelope (28.5% Hispanic), Hubbard (18.2% Hispanic), Mertens (24.4% Hispanic), and Mount Calm (32.8% Hispanic). Malone is less Hispanic than neighboring Bynum (53.8% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Malone ranks 599th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 0.8% to 0.0%.
Malone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hubbard (3.7% Native American/Other).
Malone's Multiracial Population
18 residents of Malone, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malone is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Malone ranks 779th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Malone's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Malone's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.4%.
Malone is more Multiracial than neighboring Penelope (2.1% Multiracial), Hubbard (1.9% Multiracial), Mertens (0.8% Multiracial), and Mount Calm (4.6% Multiracial). Malone is less Multiracial than neighboring Bynum (14.8% 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.