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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galt

California · 19,472 residents · 7.826 sq mi
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Galt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,052. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 10,583 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,472
+119%since 1990
from 8,889 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,488 / sq mi
+119%since 1990
from 1,136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
−1%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K12K17K23K28K1990201020202024Galt
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,052
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,620
+44%since 1990
from $11,550 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$604
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $478 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
20.5% rent
3.0
−12%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(7,778)
Black0.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(2,255)
Asian2.6%(234)
Diversity Score58.3%(5,178)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(11,529)
Black1%(186)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(6,465)
Asian2.7%(520)
Diversity Score62.4%(12,158)
62
+7%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Galt, California?

Galt, California has about 19,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galt, California?

The typical household in Galt, California earns about $45,052 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, California?

About 14.0% 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 10.6% 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 10,583 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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