Malta, Montana Population 2022
Malta is a city located in Phillips County Montana. Malta has a 2020 population of 1,711. It is also the county seat of Phillips County. Malta is currently declining at a rate of -2.84% annually and its population has decreased by -14.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,995 in 2010.
The average household income in Malta is $48,992 with a poverty rate of 8.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $576 per month, and the median house value is $127,200. The median age in Malta is 51.4 years, 42.1 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
Malta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maltawas:
- White: 84.93%
- Two or more races: 8.61%
- Native American: 5.02%
- Other race: 0.86%
- Asian: 0.57%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,775 | 84.93% |
| Two or More Races | 180 | 8.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 105 | 5.02% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.57% |
Malta Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 912 | 2.23 | 79.4 |
| Married | 436 | 3.04 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 375 | 1.1 | 61.3 |
| Female | 71 | 2.79 | 80.3 |
| Male | 30 | 3.4 | 100 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 3.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 642 | 41.69% |
| Some College | 373 | 24.22% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 3.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 13.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 5.26% |
Malta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,367 | 1,195 | 275 |
| Native American | 70 | 70 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 51 | |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 38 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | |
| Asian | 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 20.12%.
Malta Language by Age
Malta Language
96.96% of Malta residents speak only English, while 3.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
Malta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,711 | 160 | 9.35% |
| Multiple | 180 | 11 | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 11 | 11.22% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
5.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Malta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malta is White, with 9.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malta is Multiple, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.76%.
Malta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Malta Married by Age and Sex
Malta Marriage
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.
Malta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 14.12% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 14.52% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.76% |
Malta Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.13%
Born in Malta
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.33% of Malta residents were born in the United States, with 77.13% having been born in Montana. 0.72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,711 | -50 | -2.84% |
| 2021 | 1,761 | -50 | -2.76% |
| 2020 | 1,811 | -50 | -2.69% |
| 2019 | 1,861 | -50 | -2.62% |
| 2018 | 1,911 | -23 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,934 | 2 | 0.10% |
| 2016 | 1,932 | -15 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 1,947 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,958 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,953 | 19 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,934 | -28 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 1,962 | -33 | -1.65% |
| 2010 | 1,995 | 0.00% |