Demographics & People — Malden, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 473 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 34.3 |
| Total Households | 165 |
| Family Households | 104 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2073 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 432 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 92 |
| German | 82 |
| Other groups | 70 |
| English | 58 |
| Irish | 40 |
| American | 33 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| Swedish | 32 |
| Polish | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 399 |
| Spanish | 10 |
| Population 5+ | 414 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 24 |
| Population 18+ | 287 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Malden, Illinois.