Malta City, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2120 people, 907 households, and 566 families living in the city. The population density was 2006.1 people per square mile (774.56/kmē), making it the 30th most densely populated city in Montana. There were 1067 housing units at an average density of 1006.6 per square mile (388.65/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.9 persons. In the city Age distribution was 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The median age was 42.8 years, The median age of males was 41.8 years, for females the median age was 43.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1968 White, 1 Black or African American, 99 American Indian, 5 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 42 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31212, it is the 84th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41422, making its Montana's 62nd highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16405, it is the 82nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Montana. The median income of city was $15764, Males have a median income of $22483 versus $10216 for females.
In 2000, 518 pupils and students, of which 49.61% are male and 50.39% are female, 24.43% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.53% nursery or pri school, 7.92% kindergarten, 44.4% elementary school, 35.91% high school and 4.25% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2120 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2120 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2096 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2047 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1982 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1936 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1913 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1861 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1821 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1813 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1801 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 14 | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 29 | 41 |
| Elementary school | 124 | 106 | 230 |
| High school | 88 | 98 | 186 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta city, Montana | $31212 | $41422 | $16405 |
| Phillips County, Montana | $28702 | $37529 | $15058 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |