Malta, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malta, Ohio
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Village
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The Morgan County Veterans' Memorial Bridge, which connects Malta to McConnelsville
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Location of Malta, Ohio
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Location of Malta in Morgan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
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| • Total | 559 |
| • Density | 1,629.74/sq mi (628.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43758
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-46970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399233 |
| Website | http://www.malta.20m.com/ |
Malta is a small village located in Morgan County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 559 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Malta Village
Malta was first established in 1816. The village received its name from the famous European island of Malta. This shows a connection to places far away, even in its early days.
Geography and Location
Malta is found on the western side of the Muskingum River. It sits directly across the river from McConnelsville. This makes the two towns close neighbors.
The village covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). Most of this area is land, roughly 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Malta has changed quite a bit over the years. From a small start, the population grew, then saw some decreases.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 64 | — | |
| 1850 | 528 | — | |
| 1860 | 570 | 8.0% | |
| 1870 | 513 | −10.0% | |
| 1880 | 652 | 27.1% | |
| 1890 | 865 | 32.7% | |
| 1900 | 845 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 971 | 14.9% | |
| 1920 | 885 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 932 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 938 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 968 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 983 | 1.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,017 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 956 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 696 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 671 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 559 | −16.7% | |
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Malta's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 671 people living in Malta. These people lived in 278 households. Many of these households were families.
The village had about 1973.5 people per square mile. This tells us how crowded or spread out the population was. The average household had about 2.41 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of 2.97 people.
The median age in Malta was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. About 27.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Malta
Several notable people have connections to Malta, Ohio. They achieved important things in different fields.
- Homer M. Carr - He was a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Rufus R. Dawes - He served as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
- Sarah Jane Dawes Shedd - She was Rufus R. Dawes' sister. She became a missionary in Persia.
- W. Lee O'Daniel - He served as a former Governor of Texas.
- Jeremiah McLain Rusk - He was a former Governor of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Malta (Ohio) para niños
