Malden, MA Demographics

A map of Malden's Population by Race

Malden, Massachusetts had a population of 66,263 in 2020. It was 40.0% White, 14.2% Black, 25.8% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Malden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population

26,511 residents of Malden identify as White, or 40.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Malden considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #241 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more White than neighboring Everett (34.1% White), and Chelsea (20.2% White). Malden is less White than neighboring Melrose (79.6% White), Medford (66.8% White), and Saugus (75.1% White).

Malden's Black Population

9,428 residents of Malden identify as Black, or 14.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Malden slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Black than neighboring Everett (14.1% Black), Melrose (3.1% Black), Chelsea (6.5% Black), Medford (8.1% Black), and Saugus (3.8% Black).

Malden's Asian Population

17,120 residents of Malden identify as Asian, or 25.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Malden larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Asian than neighboring Everett (7.5% Asian), Melrose (7.4% Asian), Chelsea (3.2% Asian), Medford (11.4% Asian), and Saugus (4.9% Asian).

Malden's Hispanic Population

6,891 residents of Malden identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Hispanic than neighboring Melrose (4.5% Hispanic), Medford (6.2% Hispanic), and Saugus (9.1% Hispanic). Malden is less Hispanic than neighboring Everett (28.5% Hispanic), and Chelsea (65.8% Hispanic).

Malden's Native American/Other Population

1,926 residents of Malden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.9% Native American/Other), Chelsea (1.8% Native American/Other), Medford (2% Native American/Other), and Saugus (2.1% Native American/Other). Malden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Everett (6.5% Native American/Other).

Malden's Multiracial Population

4,387 residents of Malden identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Malden is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Multiracial than neighboring Melrose (4.4% Multiracial), Chelsea (2.5% Multiracial), Medford (5.4% Multiracial), and Saugus (5% Multiracial). Malden is less Multiracial than neighboring Everett (9.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.