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Galt

Missouri · 275 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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Galt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $15,600. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−8%since 1990
from 298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.4
+8%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1551942332723111990201020202024Galt
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,493
+41%since 1990
from $7,442 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
29.5% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−47%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian1.3%(4)
Diversity Score10.2%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−82%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Missouri?

Galt, Missouri has about 275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galt, Missouri?

The typical household in Galt, Missouri earns about $24,375 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 $15,600, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, Missouri?

About 2.4% 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 23.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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