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Malden, Washington

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Population in 2022: 238 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.7%
 
Males: 120  (50.5%)
Females: 118  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

41.1 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 99149, 99170.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,383 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Malden:

$41,383
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,242 (it was $12,477 in 2000)

Malden town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,789 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Malden:

$75,789
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,331; detached houses: $173,446; mobile homes: $269,175
March 2022 cost of living index in Malden: 82.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.4%
(13.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Malden, WA (2022)
    • 16483.7%White alone
    • 2713.8%Two or more races
    • 21.0%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: English (27.3%), German (14.5%), American (12.7%), Irish (5.5%), Scotch-Irish (5.5%), Scottish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1909

Elevation: 2140 feet

Land area: 0.66 square miles.

Population density: 361 people per square mile   (very low).

Malden, Washington map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Washington:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $890 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $485 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Spokane, WA (31.0 miles , pop. 195,629).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (221.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (910.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Rosalia, WA (2.2 miles ),
St. John, WA (3.3 miles ),
Oakesdale, WA (3.6 miles ),
Turnbull, WA (3.6 miles ),
Waverly, WA (3.7 miles),
Spangle, WA (3.8 miles ),
Latah, WA (3.9 miles),
Rock Lake, WA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 47.23 N, Longitude: 117.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Malden, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Malden, WA in 2022

Malden satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $182,500
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $104,400
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Malden, WA residents
Average permit cost in Malden, WA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Washington:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+13.8%).
Most common industries in Malden, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Social assistance (12.9%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (11.3%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.5%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (20.6%)
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.4%)
  • Social assistance (21.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (14.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.7%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Malden, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.3%)
  • Child care workers (9.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (17.6%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Woodworkers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (25.0%)
  • Child care workers (14.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (14.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)

Average climate in Malden, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Malden, Washington average temperatures Malden, Washington average precipitation Malden, Washington humidity Malden, Washington wind speed Malden, Washington snowfall Malden, Washington sunshine Malden, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.7. This is better than average.

City:

55.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.80. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.80
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Malden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1044% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 281.0 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 376.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 235.9 miles away from Malden center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 240.2 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 246.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 228.0 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Whitman County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Mudslides: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Malden topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Malden:

  • Eastern Washington University (about 20 miles; Cheney, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,643)
  • Gonzaga University (about 31 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)
  • Spokane Falls Community College (about 32 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,052)
  • Spokane Community College (about 32 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Whitworth University (about 37 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Washington State University (about 38 miles; Pullman, WA; FT enrollment: 25,055)
  • University of Idaho (about 41 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Malden Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Whitman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.4%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Malden:

Marital status in Malden, WA
  • Never married: 37.3%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 4.2%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Malden:

  • High school or higher: 81.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 54.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Malden, WA (based on Whitman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,78235
Catholic3,6289
Mainline Protestant2,64420
Other2,38810
None31,334-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Whitman County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Whitman County:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

5.4%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Whitman County:

24.1%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Whitman County:

8.1%
Washington:

13.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,394
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$859
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$116
Totals for Government 0$0 4$3,369

Malden government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $27,000 ($113.45)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($50.42)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($25.21)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($21.01)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($16.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($8.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($8.40)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($4.20)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($16.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $18,000 ($75.63)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($50.42)

Malden government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($16.81)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($4.20)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $63,000 ($264.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $11,000 ($46.22)
    Highways: $5,000 ($21.01)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($12.61)
    Health and Hospitals: $1,000 ($4.20)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($54.62)
    Property: $11,000 ($46.22)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($21.01)

Malden government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $278,000 ($1168.07)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $270,000 ($1134.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($33.61)

Strongest AM radio stations in Malden:

  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KQNT (590 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJRB (790 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRW (970 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: KTRW, LLC)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KDRK (1050 AM; 5 kW; DISHMAN, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAQQ (1280 AM; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA)
  • KMBI (1330 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KVNI (1080 AM; 10 kW; COEUR D' ALENE, ID; Owner: QUEENB RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Malden:

  • KISC (98.1 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZZU-FM (92.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: QUEENB)
  • KIXZ-FM (96.1 FM; OPPORTUNITY, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDRK-FM (93.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPBX-FM (91.1 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KMBI-FM (107.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KZBD (105.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEYF-FM (101.1 FM; CHENEY, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSFC (91.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KEEH (104.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: UPPER COLUMBIA MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • KKZX (98.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEWU-FM (89.5 FM; CHENEY, WA; Owner: EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY)
  • KCDA (103.1 FM; POST FALLS, ID; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYWL (103.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAGU (88.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: GONZAGA UNIVERSITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION)
  • KXLY-FM (99.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KICR (102.3 FM; COEUR D'ALENE, ID; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHTR (104.3 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KRAO-FM (102.5 FM; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KHTQ (94.5 FM; HAYDEN, ID; Owner: QUEENB RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Malden:

  • KREM-TV (Channel 2; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K59BW (Channel 59; BONNERS FERRY, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • KHQ-TV (Channel 6; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: KHQ, INCORPORATED)
  • KAYU-TV (Channel 28; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: MOUNTAIN LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSPS-TV (Channel 7; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE SCHOOL DISTRICT #81)
  • K09FZ (Channel 9; SPOKANE, ETC., WA; Owner: SPOKANE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSKN (Channel 22; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: KSKN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGPX (Channel 34; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: PAXSON SPOKANE LICENSE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.4mTotal length
  • $30,109,000Total costs
  • 1,951Total average daily traffic
  • 390Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,064Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Malden, WA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Malden, WA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Malden LTE, Lat: 47.225444 Lon: -117.467500, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 10.1 m, Overall height: 10.3 m, Call Sign: WQTP363,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2014, Expiration Date: 03/18/2024, Certifier: Marcus G Munn, Registrant: Owner, Spokane, WA 99210, Phone: (509) 720-8313, Email:

  • MALDEN COW, 10th Street Waterworks Lane (Lat: 47.225333 Lon: -117.467611), Type: Rig, Structure height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WRWK366,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 03/01/2023, Expiration Date: 03/01/2033, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA7FNL, Grant Date: 08/02/1995, Expiration Date: 08/02/2005, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2007, Registrant: Max L Calapp, 222 S Main, Malden, WA 99149-0214


Most common first names in Malden, WA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John378.0 years
Robert377.3 years
Ethel280.0 years
Emma285.5 years
Edwin277.0 years
Joseph284.0 years
Margaret280.5 years
Marvin285.5 years
William277.5 years
Pearl277.1 years
Most common last names in Malden, WA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Carlon368.3 years
Vandyke385.0 years
Harp279.5 years
Landphere278.4 years
Alley277.0 years
Garwood272.9 years
Lane279.0 years
Calhoun274.0 years
Carroll266.5 years
Olson288.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Malden, WA
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 29.7%Wood
  • 18.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%No fuel used
  • 4.7%Other fuel
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Malden, WA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Malden compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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