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The City of Malcom had a population of 248 as of July 1, 2025.
The primary coordinate point for Malcom is located at latitude 41.7083 and longitude -92.5591 in Poweshiek County. The formal boundaries for the City of Malcom encompass a land area of 0.61 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Poweshiek County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Malcom has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Malcom is located within Township of Malcom, a minor civil division (MCD) of Poweshiek County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 248 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 248 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 197 (79.4%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 300 |
| Diversity Index2 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,239 |
| Average Household Income | $99,764 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 16% |
| Per Capita Income | $46,664 |
| Wealth Index5 | 98 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (57.3) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 128 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 94 (73.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 22 (17.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 ( 9.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $189,286 |
| Average Home Value | $206,303 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 131 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 116 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 71 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2025 | 2025-2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.61% | -0.24% |
| Households | -0.16% | 0.00% |
| Families | 3.17% | |
| Median Household Income | 0.75% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.50% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.43% |
The table below compares Malcom to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 619 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 750 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 598 | 42nd |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 622 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 259 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 693 | 33rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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