Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Malta, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

649

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%567

Black

10%65

Two or More

2.6%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%3

High School Diploma

49.4%221

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%30

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%63

Associate's Degree

9.8%44

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%47

Master's Degree

0.4%2

Professional Degree

0.7%3

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

1.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,100

Median Renti

$833

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%191

Renter-Occupied

29%78

Total Units

297

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.8%32

$50K–$100K

36.1%69

$100K–$150K

29.3%56

$150K–$200K

15.2%29

$200K–$300K

1.6%3

$300K–$500K

1%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%14

2000–2009

12.1%36

1990–1999

2%6

1980–1989

7.7%23

1970–1979

4%12

1960–1969

1%3

1950–1959

10.4%31

1940–1949

9.8%29

1939 or earlier

48.1%143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77%207

Electricity

23%62

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,523

Mean Household Incomei

$57,100

Per Capita Incomei

$23,639

Poverty Ratei

28.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

272

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%16

$10K–$15K

4.5%12

$15K–$20K

7.1%19

$20K–$25K

10%27

$25K–$30K

4.1%11

$30K–$35K

14.1%38

$35K–$40K

6.7%18

$40K–$45K

1.1%3

$45K–$50K

2.2%6

$50K–$60K

13%35

$60K–$75K

5.6%15

$75K–$100K

3.7%10

$100K–$125K

10.8%29

$125K–$150K

7.4%20

$150K–$200K

3.7%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

272

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(8.4% of civilian adults)