Malden, MO Demographics

A map of Malden's Population by Race

Malden, Missouri had a population of 3,706 in 2020. It was 65.2% White, 25.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.9% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is the 180th 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

2,415 residents of Malden identify as White, or 65.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Malden slightly less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #987 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more White than neighboring Parma (51.2% White). Malden is less White than neighboring Bernie (89.2% White), Campbell (91.6% White), Clarkton (71.3% White), and Gideon (93.2% White).

Malden's Black Population

941 residents of Malden identify as Black, or 25.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Malden larger than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #67 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Black than neighboring Bernie (3.7% Black), Campbell (0.7% Black), Clarkton (9% Black), and Gideon (0.1% Black). Malden is less Black than neighboring Parma (34.8% Black).

Malden's Asian Population

4 residents of Malden identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #568 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Asian than neighboring Bernie (0% Asian), Campbell (0% Asian), and Gideon (0% Asian). Malden is less Asian than neighboring Parma (0.5% Asian).

Malden's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Malden identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #467 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Hispanic than neighboring Bernie (2.5% Hispanic), and Gideon (1.5% Hispanic). Malden is less Hispanic than neighboring Campbell (2.8% Hispanic), Clarkton (12.7% Hispanic), and Parma (6.5% Hispanic).

Malden's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Malden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bernie (0.3% Native American/Other), Campbell (0.5% Native American/Other), Clarkton (0.3% Native American/Other), Gideon (0.1% Native American/Other), and Parma (0% Native American/Other).

Malden's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Malden identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Malden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Malden is ranked #319 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Malden is more Multiracial than neighboring Bernie (4.2% Multiracial), Campbell (4.4% Multiracial), and Gideon (5% Multiracial). Malden is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarkton (6.6% Multiracial), and Parma (7% Multiracial).

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