Malin, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 799, Malin'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

Malin is a small community located in Oregon, within Klamath County. The total population is 799. It ranks as the 247th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Malin is 25.5 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 32.7% of the population under 18, Malin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Malin is $49,643. This is 40% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 155% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.6%. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $206,900. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Malin is Hispanic or Latino, making up 78.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 20.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (20.9%) is well below the state average of 71.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (78.0% vs 14.7%).

Education

7.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Malin, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.