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Galt

California · 26,964 residents (2025 est.) · 7.826 sq mi
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Galt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,393. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $487,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,962
+33%since 2000
from 19,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,317 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+25%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,964 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K12K17K23K28K1990201020202024Galt
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,393
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,052 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,794
+133%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+21%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+74%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(11,529)
Black1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(6,465)
Asian2.7%(520)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(12,158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(11,609)
Black1.7%(436)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(11,836)
Asian4.5%(1,178)
Other3.5%(903)
Diversity Score73.6%(19,104)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 65.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 29.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, California?

Galt, California has about 25,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, California?

The typical household in Galt, California earns about $94,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galt, California expensive?

In Galt, California, the median home is worth about $487,500, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, California?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galt, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galt, California?

About 8.0% of people in Galt, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galt, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Galt, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,073 residents, a change of about 192 percent over that period.

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