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Galt

Iowa · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 0.555 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $45,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34
+13%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−20%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9284867871990201020202024Galt
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,300
+164%since 2000
from $15,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−17%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.3%(12)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+146%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−63.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2012
from 2.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+47.7 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Iowa?

Galt, Iowa has about 34 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Galt, Iowa expensive?

In Galt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,000.

How educated are people in Galt, Iowa?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galt, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Galt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Galt, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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