Maloy, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Maloy, Iowa had a total population of 30, the 981st largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $59,750, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Maloy Quick Facts
How Maloy Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40 | 30 | -25.0% |
| Median household income | $93,125 | $59,750 | -35.8% |
How Maloy Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Maloy Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Ringgold County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr | 1,816 | $74,167 | 10.9% | $152,000 |
| Diagonal | 454 | $74,375 | 7.3% | $91,500 |
| Kellerton | 286 | $46,875 | 15.4% | $59,200 |
| Sun Valley Lake | 163 | $135,521 | 0.0% | $637,000 |
| Tingley | 128 | $62,083 | 7.0% | $75,000 |
| Redding | 51 | $73,750 | 7.8% | N/A |
| Ellston | 28 | $69,167 | 3.6% | N/A |
| Benton | 27 | $51,250 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Beaconsfield | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Delphos | 4 | N/A | 25.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Maloy
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruver | 30 | $58,750 | $75,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cotter | 31 | N/A | $112,500 | 0.0% | 34.5% |
| Coppock | 29 | N/A | N/A | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| Portland | 29 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Argo | 28 | N/A | N/A | 35.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 30, Maloy's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Maloy is a small community located in Iowa, within Ringgold County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 981st most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Maloy is 37.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Maloy is $59,750. This is 20% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Maloy. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Maloy, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Maloy has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%.
Education
21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Maloy, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Maloy, Iowa?
Maloy, Iowa has a population of 30 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Maloy, IA?
The median household income in Maloy is $59,750, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Maloy, IA?
The ACS sample for Maloy recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Maloy, Iowa?
Maloy's population is 90.0% White, 0.0% Black, 10.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Maloy, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Maloy — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Maloy, Iowa?
21.7% of adults (25+) in Maloy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.