Galt, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 34, 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 Iowa, within Wright County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 974th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galt is 43.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Galt. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Galt, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $45,000. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $208,000. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Galt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.6% vs 7.3%).

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Galt, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.