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Galt

Missouri · 253 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 $28,672. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $26,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−8%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
885 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1551942332723111990201020202024Galt
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,672
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,035
+81%since 2000
from $10,493 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+42%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(240)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score6.8%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+272%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Missouri?

Galt, Missouri has about 253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Missouri?

The typical household in Galt, Missouri earns about $28,672 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 $26,000, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, Missouri?

About 8.4% 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 12.5% 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 45 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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