Demographics & People — Malta, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,902 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.4 |
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| Total Households | 837 |
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| Family Households | 585 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0586 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,638 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 711 |
| Norwegian | 546 |
| Other groups | 449 |
| American | 289 |
| Irish | 260 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 229 |
| French (except Basque) | 129 |
| Scottish | 122 |
| Scandinavian | 119 |
| Swedish | 94 |
Language
| English Only | 1,786 |
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| Spanish | 10 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,796 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 137 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,618 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Malta, Montana.
