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Malin, OR
City in Klamath County, Oregon.
Population
799
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,600
ZIP codes
0
Malin and its ZIP codes
Malin at a glance
- Malin is about 36 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,643, 40% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,900 (57% below Oregon) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Malin, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malin, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,643
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
25.5
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (590), German Americans (82), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klamath County. PPP loans are for Malin.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,944
23,884 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$623M
FY 2026, $8,981 per person
How people get to work
Malin, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malin, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malin, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
Cities near Malin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tulelake, CACity | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Newell, CACensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| MerrillCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BonanzaTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AltamontCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.1 |
| Klamath FallsCity | 23 mi | 20.1 |
| Dorris, CACity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| KenoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 9.3 |
| Running Y RanchCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malin, OR in?
- Malin is in Klamath County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Malin, OR?
- About 799 people live in Malin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malin?
- Nearby places include Tulelake, CA (5.4 mi), Newell, CA (9.1 mi), Merrill (9.8 mi), Bonanza (13 mi), Falcon Heights (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023