Malone, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 280, Malone'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

Malone is a small community located in Texas, within Hill County. The total population is 280. It ranks as the 1469th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Malone is 21.9 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 40.7% of the population under 18, Malone has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Malone is $31,083. This is 60% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 48.2%. This is 250% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Malone, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Malone is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 11.9%).

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Malone, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.