[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.2 square miles (34 km2).

The climate for the Town of Malabar is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,949 people, 1,380 households, and 947 families residing in the town.

[9] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,757 people, 949 households, and 766 families residing in the town.

21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Malabar has a strong council form of government consisting of a five-seat Town Council (one from each of Malabar's five districts), and a mayor to serve as a figurehead and for ceremonial purposes.

Town council members are subject to a three-term (six-year) limit, but may run again and serve up to another six years after sitting out one term.

The mayor has a two-term (eight-year) limit, and may also run again after sitting out one term.