Malden

County:: Dunklin County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 8.321
State:: Missouri

Malden is a city located in Dunklin County, Missouri. Malden has a 2025 population of 3,407. Malden is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -7.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,699 in 2020.

The average household income in Malden is $53,800 with a poverty rate of 24%. The median age in Malden is 38.6 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Malden includes 78.21% White, 14.06% Black or African American, 4.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,986	78.21%
Black or African American	537	14.06%
Other race	158	4.14%
Two or more races	137	3.59%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Malden Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Malden's average per capita income is $39,136. Household income levels show a median of $38,786. The poverty rate stands at 24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$72,927	-
Families	$50,238	$64,802
Households	$38,786	$53,800
Non Families	$26,905	$33,503

$39,136

Average Income

$38,786

Median Household Income

24%

Poverty Rate