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Malakoff, TX
City in Henderson County, Texas.
Population
2,045
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
713
ZIP codes
0
Malakoff and its ZIP codes
Malakoff at a glance
- Malakoff is about 6.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,719, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,800 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Malakoff, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malakoff, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,719
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$83,800
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (468), Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Malakoff.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,257
20,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$618M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
How people get to work
Malakoff, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malakoff, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
225
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malakoff, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Malakoff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Caney CityTown | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Star HarborCity | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Log CabinCity | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| TrinidadCity | 4.8 mi | 14.9 |
| Enchanted OaksTown | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| EustaceCity | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| AthensCity | 9.3 mi | 17.8 |
| Payne SpringsTown | 9.7 mi | 2.1 |
| ToolCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Gun Barrel CityCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| GoodlowCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| KerensCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| MabankTown | 14 mi | 8.7 |
| MurchisonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Seven PointsCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| PowellTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malakoff, TX in?
- Malakoff is in Henderson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Malakoff, TX?
- About 2,045 people live in Malakoff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malakoff?
- Nearby places include Caney City (2.8 mi), Star Harbor (2.9 mi), Log Cabin (3.3 mi), Trinidad (4.8 mi), Enchanted Oaks (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023