Malta is a city located in Montana. With a 2020 population of 1,921, it is the 39th largest city in Montana and the 7749th largest city in the United States. Malta is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,997 in 2010. Malta reached it's highest population of 1,995 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Malta has a population density of 1,868 people per square mile.
The average household income in Malta is $46,183 with a poverty rate of 13.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $607 per month, and the median house value is $126,000. The median age in Malta is 50.2 years, 42.3 years for males, and 55.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.3 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malta was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,831 | 87.61% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 6.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 101 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.86% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.57% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 946 | 2.15 | 77.6 |
| Non Family | 448 | 1.11 | 61.8 |
| Married | 415 | 3.19 | 92 |
| Female | 42 | 2.55 | 100 |
| Male | 41 | 2.59 | 80.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 3.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 11.52% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 35.35% |
| Some College | 363 | 23.90% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 233 | 15.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 5.86% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,363 | 1,139 | 306 |
| Native American | 78 | 78 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 32 | |
| Multiple Races | 35 | 27 | |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.45%.
96.90% of Malta residents speak only English, while 3.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.10% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,777 | 266 | 14.97% |
| Multiple | 128 | 8 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 8 | 12.90% |
13.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.80%
Male Poverty Rate
10.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malta is White, with 14.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malta is Multiple, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.19%.
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 13.91% |
| 2 or More | 12 | 34.29% |
| Indian | 5 | 4.95% |
2.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
97.66% of Malta residents were born in the United States, with 72.78% having been born in Montana. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,921 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 1,918 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,915 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,934 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,931 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 1,945 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,956 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,951 | 17 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 1,934 | -28 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 1,962 | -33 | -1.65% |
| 2010 | 1,995 | 0.00% |