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Galt

Iowa · 32 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Galt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
+7%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
−7%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9284867871990201020202024Galt
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$51,243
+227%since 2000
from $15,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing22.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
−9%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.7%(14)
Diversity Score
43
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Iowa?

Galt, Iowa has about 32 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Iowa?

The typical household in Galt, Iowa earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galt, Iowa expensive?

In Galt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,800.

How educated are people in Galt, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 5 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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