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The City of Malta had a population of 346 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Malta ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Idaho. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Malta is located at latitude 42.3063 and longitude -113.3692 in Cassia County. The formal boundaries for the City of Malta encompass a land area of 1.4 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Cassia County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
The City of Malta has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Idaho is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Malta is located within Albion Division of Cassia County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 346 (100%) |
| Population Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 2 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,682 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,348 |
| Median Home Value | $159,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 185 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 84 (45.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 16 (8.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 85 (45.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 100 |
| Average Household Size | 3.46 |
| Family Households | 95 (95.0%) |
The table below compares Malta to the other 236 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Idaho by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 168 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 194 | 18th |
| Median Household Income | # 175 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 208 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 219 | 8th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Idaho Census Data Comparison Tool.
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