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Malta, MT
City in Phillips County, Montana.
Population
2,100
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,956
ZIP codes
0
Malta and its ZIP codes
Malta at a glance
- Malta is about 255 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $54,483 a year, 25% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (57% below Montana) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Malta, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malta, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,483
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (675), Irish Americans (469), Norwegian Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Malta.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,313
1,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,151
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65M
FY 2026, $15,419 per person
How people get to work
Malta, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malta, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malta, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Malta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Malta ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DodsonTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Sleeping BuffaloCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| SacoTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malta, MT in?
- Malta is in Phillips County, Montana.
- What is the population of Malta, MT?
- About 2,100 people live in Malta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malta?
- Nearby places include East Malta Colony (12 mi), Dodson (18 mi), Sleeping Buffalo (18 mi), Saco (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023