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Galt

Missouri · 167 residents (2025 est.) · 0.286 sq mi
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Galt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,531. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $60,000. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−26%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
710 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−2%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:167 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1551942332723111990201020202024Galt
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,531
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,586
+106%since 2000
from $10,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−2%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+282%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(9)
Diversity Score10.6%(22)
Diversity Score
11
+483%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+109%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% 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
7.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
9.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Missouri?

Galt, Missouri has about 203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Missouri?

The typical household in Galt, Missouri earns about $24,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galt, Missouri expensive?

In Galt, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, Missouri?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Galt, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galt, Missouri?

About 22.7% of people in Galt, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galt, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Galt, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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