Malta is a village located in DeKalb County Illinois. Malta has a 2024 population of 1,128. Malta is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Malta is $92,848 with a poverty rate of 18.53%. The median age in Malta is 33.7 years: 34 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,219 | 79.41% |
| Other race | 174 | 11.34% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 525 | 2.92 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 286 | 3.4 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 179 | 1.49 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 38 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 3.14 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 8.41% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 14.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 12.14% |
| High School Graduate | 261 | 27.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 4.37% |
| Some College | 250 | 26.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 698 | 198 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 41 | 6 |
| Other Race | 68 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,341 | $91,250 | $43,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,378 | $63,589 | $62,969 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $0 | $43,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $47,841 | $3,885 |
| Overall | $47,000 | $49,464 | $42,614 |
| Some College | $49,750 | $45,357 | $75,673 |
$47,000
Average Earnings
$49,464
Average Male
$42,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.73% of Malta residents speak only English, while 11.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 174 | 154 | 88.51% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 154 | 68.44% |
| White | 1,201 | 113 | 9.41% |
| Multiple | 65 | 11 | 16.92% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
18.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.35%
Male Poverty Rate
21.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malta is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malta is White, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.83% |
| High School | 14.56% |
| Some College | 13.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.19% |
| Male Employed | 8.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,500 | $112,896 |
| Households | $82,212 | $92,848 |
| Married Families | $117,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $51,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 64 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 12% |
| Black | 31 | 65.96% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.85%
Born in Malta
93.75%
Native Born
6.25%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
93.75% of Malta residents were born in the United States, with 77.85% having been born in Illinois. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,112 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 1,115 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 1,118 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 1,122 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,125 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,128 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,132 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 1,133 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 1,139 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,142 | -28 | -2.39% |
| 2019 | 1,170 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,168 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,172 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,166 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 1,169 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,172 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,169 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,167 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,177 | 0 | 0% |