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Malta, OH
Village in Morgan County, Ohio.
Population
649
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,890
ZIP codes
0
Malta and its ZIP codes
Malta at a glance
- Malta is about 6.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,523, 46% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (54% below Ohio) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Malta, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malta, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,523
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (101), Irish Americans (75), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Malta.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,876
2,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.16M
FY 2026, $6,532 per person
How people get to work
Malta, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malta, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malta, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Malta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McConnelsvilleVillage | 1.2 mi | 1.8 |
| StockportVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ChesterhillVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RendvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CorningVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose FarmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| CrooksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| BeverlyVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PhiloVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RosevilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GlousterVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Duncan FallsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HemlockVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| TrimbleVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malta, OH in?
- Malta is in Morgan County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Malta, OH?
- About 649 people live in Malta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malta?
- Nearby places include McConnelsville (1.2 mi), Stockport (8.2 mi), Chesterhill (11 mi), Rendville (12 mi), Corning (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023