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Galt

Missouri · 168 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 $26,563. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $46,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−39%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 962 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+21%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1551942332723111990201020202024Galt
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,457
+162%since 2000
from $10,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+176%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(8)
Diversity Score
5
+148%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galt, Missouri?

Galt, Missouri has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galt, Missouri?

The typical household in Galt, Missouri earns about $26,563 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Galt, Missouri?

About 4.5% 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 20.6% 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 130 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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