Galt, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 213, Galt's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Galt is a small community located in Illinois, within Whiteside County. The total population is 213. It ranks as the 1188th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galt is 69.0 years. This is 77% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 5.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Galt is $112,569. This is 35% higher than the state median of $83,390. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Galt, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Galt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.7% vs 18.8%).

Education

37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Galt, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.