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Galt

Iowa · 26 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 $31,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−13%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
−3%since 2000
from 54.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9284867871990201020202024Galt
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$13,657
−13%since 2000
from $15,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
62.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(19)
Black3.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(4)
Asian3.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(13)
Diversity Score
49
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
37.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Iowa?

Galt, Iowa has about 26 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Iowa?

The typical household in Galt, Iowa earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Galt, Iowa?

About 14.3% 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 37.1% 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 11 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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