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Galt

Illinois · 193 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Galt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,207. Population has declined 13% since 2021. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−13%vs 2021
vs 222 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
661 / sq mi
−13%vs 2021
vs 760 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
−4%vs 2021
vs 53.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
10313616820023320202024Galt
2024213
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,207
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $61,761 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,123
+12%vs 2021
vs $79,312 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−29.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade67.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $155,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−17.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−33%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(44)
Diversity Score
23
+199%vs 2021
vs 8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+15.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+12.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 12.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−19.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.9% in 2021
Female
36.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.1% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Illinois?

Galt, Illinois has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Illinois?

The typical household in Galt, Illinois earns about $58,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galt, Illinois expensive?

In Galt, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,400.

How educated are people in Galt, Illinois?

About 26.2% 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 4.9% 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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