Galt, IA

Census Place

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2023 Population
42
16% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
44
8.64% 1-year increase
2023 Median Property Value
$41,700
3.7% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
24
9.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Galt, IA had a population of 42 people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Galt, IA declined from 50 to 42, a −16% decrease and its median household income stayed from $N/A to $N/A, a NaNk% change.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Galt, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.7%), White (Hispanic) (33.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Galt, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.9% of the residents in Galt, IA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Galt, IA was $41,700, and the homeownership rate was 84.2%.

Most people in Galt, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Galt, IA was 4 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Galt, IA is home to a population of 42 people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.14% of Galt, IA residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2023, there were 2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28 people) in Galt, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14 White (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.9%
2023 Citizenship
80%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.9% of Galt, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Galt, IA was 80%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Galt, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    28 ± 24
  2. White (Hispanic)
    14 ± 24
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 10
33.3%
Hispanic Population
14 people

In 2023, there were 2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28 people) in Galt, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14 White (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

33.3% of the people in Galt, IA are hispanic (14 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Galt, IA as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.14%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3 people
24%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
12 people

As of 2023, 7.14% of Galt, IA residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Galt, IA was 24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    4 ± 12
  2. Vietnam
    2 ± 14
  3. Korea
    0 ± 14

Galt, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Galt, IA employs 24 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Galt, IA were Finance & Insurance (7 people), Construction (6 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A), Health Care & Social Assistance ($N/A), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

24
2023 Value
± 69
9.09%
1 Year growth
± 385%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Galt, IA grew at a rate of 9.09%, from 22 employees to 24 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Galt, IA, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (10 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7 people), and Production Occupations (3 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Galt, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24
2023 Value
± 69
9.09%
1 Year growth
± 385%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Galt, IA grew at a rate of 9.09%, from 22 employees to 24 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Galt, IA, are Finance & Insurance (7 people), Construction (6 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Galt, IA, though some of these residents may live in Galt, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,667
Median earning men ± $11,348
$110,714
Median earning women ± $105,648

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.708% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.723% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (748k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Galt, IA was $41,700 in 2023, which is 0.137 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $43,300 to $41,700, a 3.7% decrease. The homeownership rate in Galt, IA is 84.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Galt, IA have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Galt, IA is higher than the national average, with an average of 4 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$41,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,732
$16
Median Property Taxes
±$27

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Galt, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Galt, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

84.2%
Homeownership
2023
59.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 84.2% of the housing units in Galt, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Galt, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
19
Number of Households
± 36

In 2023, the median household income of the 19 households in Galt, IA stayed at $N/A from the previous year's value of $N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Galt, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $35k - $40k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Galt, IA is from Galt, IA.
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  2. N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (95.8%)
  2. Carpooled (4.17%)
  3. Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 95.8% of workers in Galt, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.17%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

14 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Galt, IA have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Galt, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

4 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Galt, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Galt, IA have 4 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Galt, IA (0 out of 42 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Galt, IA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

100% of the population of Galt, IA has health coverage, with 85.7% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 9.52% on Medicare, 0% on non-group plans, and 4.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 503 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 7.14% between 18 and 34 years, 52.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
85.7%
Employer Coverage
0%
Medicaid
9.52%
Medicare
0%
Non-Group
4.76%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Galt, IA stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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