Malta Population

2010–2026

557

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Malta. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026557-20.36%
202555900.00%
2024559-10.18%
202356000.00%
2022560-20.36%
2021562+30.54%
2020559-142.44%
2019573-122.05%
2018585-101.68%
2017595-142.30%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Malta has a population change about the same as Morgan County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Malta−0.9%
  • Morgan County−0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Malta Demographics

36.2median age

Median age

Female41.7 yrs
Male30.6 yrs

Adults

491
102 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults389 other adults

Sex

Female 55.5% · 360Male 44.5% · 289

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 6 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Malta Income

$38,523median household income

Median household income

$38,523

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,273

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.9%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Malta Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%52%35%
Never married34%35%34%
Divorced12%7%15%
Widowed8%5%11%
Separated3%0%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201