Malta, Idaho is a small town with a population of 1,340 located in southeastern Idaho. It has an incredibly low population density of only 1 person per square mile, which is much lower than the United States population density of 93 people per square mile. Malta is a rural town that includes local businesses such as Melby’s Country Store and Cafe, Qwik Stop Gas Station and Grocery Store, and J&D Auto Repair. There are year-round outdoor activities available for residents such as fishing at Lost River, hiking through nearby Banner Ridge, and camping at Taney Creek Campground. Other organizations in the area include Malta Lions Club and Malta Ambulance Service. Local sporting events include high school football games at Malta High School's Bearcat Stadium.
The population in Malta (zip 83342) is 1,340. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Malta (zip 83342) is 44, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Malta (zip 83342) is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Malta (zip 83342)
- 67.7% are married
- 6.0% are divorced
- 53.2% are married with children
- 4.0% have children, but are single
Race in Malta (zip 83342)
- 90.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander