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Malta

Illinois · 1,143 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Malta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,250. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $146,900. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,143
+18%since 2000
from 969 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,859 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
−1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7959971K1K2K1990201020202024Malta
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,118
+35%since 2000
from $20,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(918)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(938)
Black2.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(115)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(14)
Diversity Score32.4%(370)
Diversity Score
32
+307%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malta, Illinois?

Malta, Illinois has about 1,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malta, Illinois?

The typical household in Malta, Illinois earns about $73,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malta, Illinois expensive?

In Malta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Malta, Illinois?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Malta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malta, Illinois?

About 20.6% of people in Malta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Malta, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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