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Malden, Missouri
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Malden viewed from Cotton Belt Park
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Location of Malden, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dunklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
| • Land | 8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,706 |
| • Density | 445.38/sq mi (171.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63863
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-45614 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395822 |
Malden is a city in the state of Missouri, United States. It is located in the northeast part of Dunklin County. The city is found near where Missouri Route 25 and U.S. Route 62 meet.
In 2020, about 3,706 people lived in Malden. The city is part of Missouri's 8th congressional district.
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History of Malden
Malden was officially planned out in 1877. This was done by an official from the railroad. Some people think the city was named after Colonel T. H. Mauldin, who was a county judge. Others believe the name came from Malden, Massachusetts. A post office has been open in Malden since 1877.
Geography and Location
Malden is located in an area of Missouri known as the Missouri Bootheel. It is also within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. This means the area can experience earthquakes. The city is about 23 miles (37 km) west of New Madrid. It is also close to the Mississippi River.
Malden is situated along the Crowley's Ridge Parkway. This is a scenic route. The city covers a total area of about 7.53 square miles (19.50 sq km). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Malden
The number of people living in Malden has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1890 | 943 | 338.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,462 | 55.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,116 | 44.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,098 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,025 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,673 | 32.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,396 | 27.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,007 | 47.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,374 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,096 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 5,123 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,782 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,275 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,706 | −13.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Malden's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,275 people living in Malden. These people lived in 1,780 households. About 1,109 of these were families. The city had about 567.7 people per square mile (219.2 per sq km). There were 2,014 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Malden were White (71.35%). About 25.12% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American (0.28%) or Asian (0.35%). About 1.92% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 31.6% of households, there were children under 18 years old. About 37.0% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The average age of people in Malden was 39.4 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years or older.
Transportation in Malden
Malden has one of the largest general aviation airports in Missouri. This airport is important for national transportation. It has three runways, each about 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) long. These runways can handle most corporate airplanes. The city also has the Dunklin County Transit Bus System. This bus system helps people travel within the city and nearby areas.
Malden Municipal Airport History
The Malden Municipal Airport used to be an Army airfield. It was also an Air Force base from 1942 to 1960. It was used to train pilots for World War II and the Korean War.
The Malden Army Airfield Preservation Society (MAAPS) works to save the history of the Malden Army Airfield. The MAAPS Military Museum is located at the airport. MAAPS also has a Veterans Wall of Honor. This wall remembers people who served in the military.
Education in Malden
Most of Malden is part of the Malden R-I School District. This district is known for its sports teams. The school mascot is the Green Wave. The boys' track team won state championships in 2007. The football team went to the state playoffs in 2010. The boys' baseball team won a district title in 2011.
Malden High School has been recognized as one of the top high schools in America. It was also ranked as the best school in southeast Missouri in 2009-2010. The Malden School Board was named the Outstanding Board of the Year in 2011.
Malden also has two college campuses. One is from Three Rivers Community College. The other is from Southeast Missouri State University. A small part of the city is in the Clarkton C-4 School District. Malden also has a public library. It is a branch of the Dunklin County Library.
Arts and Culture in Malden
Malden is home to the Bootheel Youth Museum. This museum offers hands-on activities for children. It has welcomed over 140,000 visitors. The museum is a great resource for students in Malden and nearby areas. A recent addition is the Lewis and Clark site. The museum won a National Award in 2012. It was named a top youth attraction in America.
Other interesting places to visit include:
- The Malden Historical Museum, which shows the history of Malden.
- The Malden Community Center.
- The Malden Veterans Wall of Honor.
Climate in Malden
Malden has a climate with warm temperatures. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year. This type of climate is called a "Humid Subtropical Climate".
| Climate data for Malden Regional Airport, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1960–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
94 (34) |
96 (36) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.5 (7.5) |
50.7 (10.4) |
60.6 (15.9) |
71.4 (21.9) |
80.9 (27.2) |
89.8 (32.1) |
92.2 (33.4) |
91.0 (32.8) |
84.9 (29.4) |
74.2 (23.4) |
60.0 (15.6) |
48.9 (9.4) |
70.8 (21.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.4 (2.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
49.4 (9.7) |
59.8 (15.4) |
69.7 (20.9) |
78.7 (25.9) |
81.6 (27.6) |
79.9 (26.6) |
72.8 (22.7) |
61.4 (16.3) |
49.1 (9.5) |
39.7 (4.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.2 (−2.7) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
38.2 (3.4) |
48.2 (9.0) |
58.5 (14.7) |
67.6 (19.8) |
71.1 (21.7) |
68.8 (20.4) |
60.7 (15.9) |
48.6 (9.2) |
38.2 (3.4) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
49.0 (9.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) |
−4 (−20) |
1 (−17) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
45 (7) |
52 (11) |
47 (8) |
36 (2) |
23 (−5) |
12 (−11) |
−7 (−22) |
−15 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.24 (82) |
3.71 (94) |
4.47 (114) |
5.36 (136) |
5.21 (132) |
3.56 (90) |
4.22 (107) |
3.03 (77) |
3.19 (81) |
3.49 (89) |
4.50 (114) |
4.54 (115) |
48.52 (1,232) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.8 | 8.4 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 99.7 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Malden
Many notable people have come from Malden, Missouri. These include:
- Narvel Felts — A country music star.
- Derland Moore — An NFL football player from 1973 to 1986.
- Hub Pruett — A Major League Baseball pitcher from 1922 to 1932.
- George Richey — A country music songwriter and producer. He was also the manager and fifth husband of singer Tammy Wynette.
See also
In Spanish: Malden (Misuri) para niños
