Malta, MT Demographics

A map of Malta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,875	1,544	89.3%	83.0%
Multiracial	162	123	7.7%	6.6%
Native American/Other	63	113	3.0%	6.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	70	0.0%	3.8%

Malta, Montana has an estimated population of 2,100, a large increase from the 1,860 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malta has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Malta, that probability was 30.1% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malta is ranked the 51st most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Malta was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malta's White Population

1,875 residents of Malta, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malta is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Malta ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's White population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of Malta's population has increased from 83.0% to 89.3%.

Malta is more White than neighboring East Malta Colony (0% White), Dodson (52.9% White), and Whitewater (69.5% White). Malta is less White than neighboring Sleeping Buffalo (100% White), and Loring Colony (100% White).

Malta's Black Population

0 residents of Malta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malta is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Malta ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Malta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Malta's Asian Population

0 residents of Malta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malta is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Malta ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Malta's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Malta's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Malta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malta is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Malta ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Malta's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Malta is less Hispanic than neighboring Dodson (3.3% Hispanic).

Malta's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Malta, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malta is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Malta ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malta's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.0%.

Malta is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Malta Colony (0% Native American/Other), Sleeping Buffalo (0% Native American/Other), Loring Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Whitewater (1.9% Native American/Other). Malta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dodson (38.6% Native American/Other).

Malta's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Malta, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malta is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Malta ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Malta's population has increased from 6.6% to 7.7%.

Malta is more Multiracial than neighboring East Malta Colony (0% Multiracial), Sleeping Buffalo (0% Multiracial), Dodson (5.2% Multiracial), and Loring Colony (0% Multiracial). Malta is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitewater (28.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.