Malone

Malone is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,007 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,763. In 1989, a state prison, the Jackson Correctional Institution, opened on the north side of town; it is Malone's largest employer. In 1948, Malone suffered from a devastating flood after 15 inches of rain fell on the town.GeographyMalone is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1sqmi, all land.'''DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,009 people, 311 households, and 199 families residing in the town. The population density was 641.4 inhabitants per square mile (247.6/km²). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 120.5 per square mile (46.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 50.77% White, 43.50% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.64% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.13% of the population.