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Galt

Illinois · 213 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Galt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,569. Population has grown 31% since 2023. With a median age of 69.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+31%since 2023
from 163 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 558 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.0
+16%since 2023
from 59.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10313616820023320202024Galt
2024213
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,569
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,173 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$116,258
−11%since 2023
from $130,641 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.627
−2%since 2023
from 0.641 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information23.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.2%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(122)
Diversity Score
57
+8%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−29%since 2023
from 42.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
52.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
18.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Illinois?

Galt, Illinois has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Illinois?

The typical household in Galt, Illinois earns about $112,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Galt, Illinois?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Galt, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galt, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Galt, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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