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Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, city, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Malden had 66,370 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 66,263 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 65,906 (±67). GEOID 2537875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
66,370
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 66,263 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,906 ±67
Median household income
$100,606
±$6,482 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$633,500
±$26,019 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,204
±$62 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Malden and what county is it in?
Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 13,134 residents per square mile in 2020.
Malden is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Malden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 66,370 people lived in Malden on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 66,263 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 65,906 (±67).
| Measure | Malden | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,906 ±67 | 1,638,365 | +4,922 |
| Households | 26,042 ±681 | 634,215 | +3,017 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.07 | 2.49 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 27,876 ±735 | 664,267 | +3,470 |
Malden's population since 2000
From 56,340 in 2000 to 66,370 in 2025: up 17.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Malden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Malden?
The median resident of Malden is 35.8 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 28.1%. 41.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Malden | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±1.0 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±1.3 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±0.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±1.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±1.6 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.7% ±2.6 pts | 65.1% | −8.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | −4.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 28.1% ±2.8 pts | 13.6% | +5.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.2% ±2.1 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.9% ±2.4 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±1.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.1% ±2.5 pts | 59.5% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.8% ±1.9 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±1.8 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Malden earn?
Half of Malden's 26,042 households earn less than $100,606 a year (±$6,482), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,195 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,411 after inflation. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Malden | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,606 ±$6,482 | $130,847 | +$19,411 |
| Mean household income | $123,027 ±$7,223 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,581 ±$3,069 | $69,556 | +$7,818 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | −4.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±0.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±1.5 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Malden?
Owners occupy 41.3% of Malden's occupied homes and renters 58.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $633,500 by its owner (±$26,019). The median renter pays $2,204 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Malden | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $633,500 ±$26,019 | $727,800 | +$138,884 |
| Median gross rent | $2,204 ±$62 | $2,201 | +$263 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±3.8 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,722 ±$122 | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.3% ±2.4 pts | 61.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.7% ±2.4 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 27,876 ±735 | 664,267 | +3,470 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 23.8% ±2.2 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.1% ±2.5 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.5% ±2.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Malden building?
Builders took permits for 52 new housing units in Malden in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Malden work and get to work?
42.3% of Malden's workers drive alone and 19.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Malden | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.3% ±1.8 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 42.3% ±2.5 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 18.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.8% ±2.3 pts | 24.7% | +16.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min ±1.2 | 29.9 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Malden?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Malden (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,964 (Tract 3418) to $136,125 (Tract 3411.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3419.03Middlesex County | 7,587 | $129,180 |
| Tract 3414Middlesex County | 6,908 | $99,402 |
| Tract 3416Middlesex County | 6,585 | $92,768 |
| Tract 3412Middlesex County | 6,569 | $87,668 |
| Tract 3418Middlesex County | 6,256 | $67,964 |
| Tract 3417Middlesex County | 6,059 | $126,250 |
| Tract 3411.02Middlesex County | 5,739 | $99,662 |
| Tract 3415Middlesex County | 5,016 | $105,828 |
| Tract 3413.01Middlesex County | 4,305 | $91,076 |
| Tract 3411.01Middlesex County | 3,819 | $136,125 |
| Tract 3419.04Middlesex County | 3,277 | $98,036 |
| Tract 3413.02Middlesex County | 2,598 | $121,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Malden) · Census block assignment files
How does Malden compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Malden is the 597th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 58 in Massachusetts.
Malden ranks 280th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 218th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th | 461 |
| Median household income | 280th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 338th | 460 |
| Median home value | 148th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 60th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 244th | 459 |
| Median age | 440th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 449th | 460 |
| Work from home | 181st | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 88th | 459 |
Malden's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Malden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Malden?
4 of the 57 figures for Malden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Malden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Malden.