Malta is a city located in Phillips County Montana. Malta has a 2024 population of 1,877. It is also the county seat of Phillips County. Malta is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,857 in 2020.
The average household income in Malta is $72,152 with a poverty rate of 10.93%. The median age in Malta is 49 years: 44 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Malta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,638 | 86.12% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 10.41% |
| Native American | 49 | 2.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 837 | 2.18 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 471 | 2.49 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 252 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 78 | 4.04 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 36 | 2.5 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 22.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 5.3% |
| High School Graduate | 406 | 28.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.35% |
| Some College | 469 | 32.73% |
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 | 1,241 | 1,174 | 374 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 75 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,523 | $49,409 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,298 | $20,985 | $27,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,949 | $47,629 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $33,995 | $36,328 | $33,578 |
$40,949
Average Earnings
$47,629
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Malta residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 94 | 6.17% |
| Multiple | 198 | 90 | 45.45% |
| Native | 49 | 17 | 34.69% |
10.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.09%
Male Poverty Rate
5.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Malta is Multiple, with 45.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Malta is White, with 6.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.96% |
| Some College | 8.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,649 | $80,104 |
| Households | $59,449 | $72,152 |
| Married Families | $68,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $53,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
63.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
189
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 38.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
71.98%
Born in Malta
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
97.84% of Malta residents were born in the United States, with 71.98% having been born in Montana. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,902 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 1,897 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 1,892 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 1,887 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,882 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,877 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,872 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 1,864 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 1,855 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 1,857 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 1,859 | -42 | -2.21% |
| 2018 | 1,901 | -32 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 1,933 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,933 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 1,945 | -11 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,956 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,951 | 19 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,932 | -27 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 1,959 | -33 | -1.66% |
| 2010 | 1,992 | 0 | 0% |