Malta, Ohio

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title: "Malta, Ohio" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["villages-in-morgan-county,-ohio", "muskingum-river", "1816-establishments-in-ohio", "populated-places-established-in-1816", "villages-in-ohio"] topic_path: "general/villages-in-morgan-county-ohio" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta,_Ohio" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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image_captionThe Morgan County Veterans' Memorial Bridge, which connects Malta to McConnelsville
image_mapOHMap-doton-Malta.png
mapsize250px
map_captionLocation of Malta, Ohio
image_map1Map of Morgan County Ohio Highlighting Malta Village.png
mapsize1250px
map_caption1Location of Malta in Morgan County
subdivision_typeCountry
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subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Ohio
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Morgan
leader_titleMayor
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area_footnotes
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area_land_km20.89
area_water_km20.11
area_total_sq_mi0.39
area_land_sq_mi0.34
area_water_sq_mi0.04
population_as_of2020
population_total559
population_density_km2628.52
population_density_sq_mi1629.74
timezoneEastern (EST)
utc_offset-5
timezone_DSTEDT
utc_offset_DST-4
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft669
coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code43758
area_code740
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info39-46970
blank1_nameGNIS feature ID
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websitehttp://www.malta.20m.com/
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Malta is a village in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 559 at the 2020 census.

History

Malta was laid out in 1816 and named by an early settler who had visited the island of Malta during his time as a sailor. The village developed throughout the 19th century due to its strategic location on the Muskingum River, which became a significant transportation and trade route after the construction of a system of locks and dams between 1836 and 1841.

One of the village’s most notable historical structures is the Morgan County Dungeon, a small stone jail believed to have been built in the 1830s. Measuring approximately 11 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 12 feet high, it was used to confine individuals convicted of crimes such as larceny, rioting, and adultery. The dungeon was rediscovered during construction in 1964 and later relocated and preserved on Main Street. It is now marked by an Ohio Historical Marker.

Geography

Malta is located on the west side of the Muskingum River, opposite McConnelsville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, of which 0.34 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Demographics

|1830= 64 |1850= 528 |1860= 570 |1870= 513 |1880= 652 |1890= 865 |1900= 845 |1910= 971 |1920= 885 |1930= 932 |1940= 938 |1950= 968 |1960= 983 |1970= 1017 |1980= 956 |1990= 802 |2000= 696 |2010= 671 |2020= 559 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 671 people, 278 households, and 174 families living in the village. The population density was 1973.5 PD/sqmi. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 897.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.1% White, 4.0% African American, 0.1% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 278 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 36 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 696 people, 283 households, and 198 families living in the village. The population density was 2,241.1 PD/sqmi. There were 318 housing units at an average density of 1,023.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.80% White, 5.75% African American, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 2.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,611, and the median income for a family was $27,083. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,703. About 23.3% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.9% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Malta Dynamics

Malta is home to Malta Dynamics, a manufacturer specializing in fall protection systems and safety gear. Founded in 2015, the company designs and produces OSHA-compliant harnesses, lifelines, anchors, and mobile fall arrest systems used in construction, aviation, and industrial settings. It is headquartered at 210 13th Street in Malta and employs approximately 11 to 50 people.

Landmarks

The Morgan County Dungeon is a preserved 19th-century stone jail, rediscovered in 1964 during excavation work. It was later relocated to Main Street and is now marked with an official Ohio Historical Marker.

Rock Hollow School is a one-room schoolhouse originally built in 1877. It was relocated and restored as a historical site reflecting rural education in the 19th century.

The Helmick Mill Covered Bridge, constructed in 1867 using a multiple kingpost truss design, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Adams Covered Bridge, located near Malta, is another historic wooden bridge recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Events

Each July, Malta and neighboring McConnelsville host Civil War Encampment Days, a weekend event featuring reenactments, period encampments, cannon demonstrations, and historical education activities. The event draws local and regional visitors and commemorates the area’s Civil War heritage.

Notable people

References

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau.
  2. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  3. {{GNIS. 2399233
  4. Watkins, L. H. (1886). History of Morgan County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins & Co.
  5. [https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/33865 Morgan County Dungeon – Roadside America]
  6. [https://myohiofun.com/morgan-county-full-of-history-and-exploration/ MyOhioFun: Morgan County Full of History]
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
  9. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  10. [https://www.thomasnet.com/profile/30840262/malta-dynamics.html Malta Dynamics – ThomasNet]
  11. [https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.malta_dynamics.7a5fffbf88a849b2b12b5c09bc7acb5f.html Malta Dynamics – Dun & Bradstreet]
  12. [https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/33865 Morgan County Dungeon – Roadside America]
  13. [https://myohiofun.com/morgan-county-full-of-history-and-exploration/ MyOhioFun: Morgan County Full of History]
  14. [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/71985122 National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Helmick Mill Covered Bridge]
  15. [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/71985123 National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Adams Covered Bridge]
  16. [https://ohioswindingroad.org/experiences-3/history/ Ohio’s Winding Road – Morgan County Experiences]

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