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Malta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,483. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,100
−1%since 2000
from 2,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,955 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,974 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,846 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Malta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,483
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,274
+115%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−15%since 2010
from 0.542 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing10.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
RELATED:See current rent listings in Malta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,951)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,875)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(225)
Diversity Score23.9%(502)
Diversity Score
24
+584%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+31.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malta, Montana?

Malta, Montana has about 2,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Malta, Montana?

The typical household in Malta, Montana earns about $54,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Malta, Montana expensive?

In Malta, Montana, the median home is worth about $160,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Malta, Montana?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Malta, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Malta, Montana?

About 9.9% of people in Malta, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Malta, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Malta, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 240 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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