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Malden, Illinois
Location of Malden in Bureau County, Illinois.
Location of Malden in Bureau County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Bureau
Township Berlin
Area
 • Total 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 318
 • Density 1,164.84/sq mi (449.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61337
Area code(s) 815
FIPS code 17-46240

Malden is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 318 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Exploring Malden's Location and Size

Malden is found at specific coordinates: 41.424834 degrees North and 89.368444 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

How Big is Malden?

According to information from 2021, Malden covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (which is about 0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Understanding Malden's Population

The number of people living in Malden has changed over many years. This section looks at how the population has grown or shrunk.

Historical Population Changes

Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in Malden over the years, based on the U.S. Census:

  • 1880: 359 people
  • 1890: 319 people
  • 1900: 309 people
  • 1910: 255 people
  • 1920: 233 people
  • 1930: 284 people
  • 1940: 237 people
  • 1950: 217 people
  • 1960: 258 people
  • 1970: 262 people
  • 1980: 359 people
  • 1990: 370 people
  • 2000: 343 people
  • 2010: 362 people
  • 2020: 318 people

Malden's Community in 2020

Based on the 2020 census, there were 318 people living in Malden. These people made up 152 households, and 104 of these were families. The village had about 1,169 people per square mile. There were also 144 housing units, which are homes or apartments.

Most people in Malden (about 94.34%) were identified as White. A smaller number were African American (1.89%), or from other races (1.89%). About 1.89% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 4.40% of the total population.

Households and Families

Out of the 152 households in Malden:

  • About 38.2% had children under 18 living with them.
  • 46.05% were married couples living together.
  • 11.84% were led by a female householder without a husband present.
  • 31.58% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
  • 21.71% of all households had only one person living there.
  • 9.87% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The average household had about 2.99 people, and the average family had about 2.70 people.

Age Distribution and Income

The people in Malden had different ages:

  • 28.7% were under 18 years old.
  • 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 12.2% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in the village was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 115.4 males.

The average income for a household in Malden was $49,688 per year. For families, the average income was $64,375 per year. The average income per person in the village was $20,975. About 19.2% of families and 23.7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 39.4% of those under 18 and 16.0% of those aged 65 or over.

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