Malcom, Iowa


Malcom is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 287 at the 2010 census. The city was named for an early settler. The town’s major businesses include BASF, a restaurant, and Dayton Meat Products.

Geography

Malcom is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 287 people, 132 households, and 86 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 143 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 132 households of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 144 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 575.6 people per square mile. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 251.8 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 99.43% White, 0.28% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.
There were 144 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $55,417. Males had a median income of $28,194 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,059. About 8.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.