Census Bureau data for Malta city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Malta city
- What is the median household income in Malta city?
- The median household income in Malta city is $59,449 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Malta city?
- The poverty rate in Malta city is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Malta city?
- $139,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Malta city?
- The median gross rent in Malta city is $693 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Malta city residents have a college degree?
- 27.5% of adults in Malta city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,902
Median Income
$59,449
Median Home Value
$139,000
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,260 (+34.5%)
Home Value:
+$11,800 (+9.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.5 pp (+11.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.9 pp (+47.8%)
Unemployment:
-8.3 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,902
Median Age
49.0
Female
44.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,449
±$13,492
-$10,473 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,376
Median Family Income
$66,649
Poverty Rate
5.0%
-2.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
6.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
11.8%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
14.3%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
14.5%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
931
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Renter-Occupied
32.4%
Vacancy Rate
10.1%
Median Home Value
$139,000
-$199,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$693
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
7.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.6%
$50–100k
14.7%
$100–200k
22.6%
$200–300k
24.6%
$300–500k
3.4%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
25.1%
$500–1k
58.3%
$1–1.5k
4.5%
$1.5–2k
12.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.3%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.6%
Single-fam. att.
5.9%
5–19 units
2.4%
Mobile home
16.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.9%
1940–1969
8.6%
1970–1999
11.4%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.5%
-7.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.3%
Some College / Associate
32.7%
Less Than High School
0.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
4.8%
Government Workers
20.4%
Private For-Profit
74.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.5%
Arts/Entmt.
19.9%
Retail
12.9%
Agriculture
10.2%
Finance
8.4%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Public Admin
5.5%
Construction
5.2%
Transportation
2.9%
Wholesale
1.7%
Occupation
Management
29.4%
Food Prep
25.6%
Sales
24.6%
Construction
12.7%
Production
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
9.2 min
Drove Alone
81.6%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
6.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
837
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
1.1%
25–34
6.4%
35–44
17.3%
45–54
9.1%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
11.6%
75–84
18.8%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 23.2%
Working age (18–64): 76.8%
65 and over: 23.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.2%
Naturalized Citizen
24.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.9%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.4%
Uninsured
5.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023