Malta, OH is a small town located in Morgan County with a population of 668 as of the 2020 census. Though it is small, Malta offers plenty for its residents and visitors alike. From local businesses to year-round outdoor activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Local businesses in Malta include the Roll'n Pin Cafe & Bowling Center, which serves up delicious food and family-friendly bowling entertainment. There is also Greg’s Gas & Deli where locals can purchase gas and snacks, as well as JT's Auto Body Shop offering quality automotive services.
For those who love outdoor activities, Malta has many options ranging from kayaking and boating on Wolf Run Lake to hiking on the Wolf Run State Park trails or taking a scenic drive along the nearby Backbone Nature Trail. In addition to these recreational activities, The Little Fish Sailing Club provides sailing lessons throughout the summer months for all ages.
Other organizations and sporting events in Malta include the Malta Lions Club which works towards improving the community through fundraising efforts and volunteer work. Additionally, there are several youth baseball leagues for children looking to play competitively or just have fun with friends. There are also basketball tournaments each year hosted by The Community Center at Beulah Park that draw in players from all across the region.
The population in Malta is 668. There are 1,948 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Malta is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Malta is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Malta
- 50.4% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 24.1% are married with children
- 36.7% have children, but are single
Race in Malta
- 78.5% are White
- 19.8% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander