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Malta, IL


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Malta, Illinois

Malta, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 27 miles SE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 61 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Malta has a population of 969.

The People and Families of Malta

In Malta, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Malta had a median family income of $51,667. Home offices are common in Malta.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Malta Housing

In Malta, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Malta, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Malta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Malta People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Malta, IL

Comparing Malta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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