Galt, Iowa

Galt, Iowa
City
Location of Galt, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°41′35″N93°36′18″W / 42.69306°N 93.60500°W / 42.69306; -93.60500 Coordinates: 42°41′35″N93°36′18″W / 42.69306°N 93.60500°W / 42.69306; -93.60500
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Wright
Area [1]
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2)
• Land	0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,204 ft (367 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	26
• Density	46.85/sq mi (18.08/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50101
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-29550
GNIS feature ID	0456813

Galt is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km²), all land. ^[3]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	134	—
1930	167	+24.6%
1940	156	−6.6%
1950	117	−25.0%
1960	75	−35.9%
1970	50	−33.3%
1980	60	+20.0%
1990	43	−28.3%
2000	30	−30.2%
2010	32	+6.7%
2020	26	−18.8%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [4] [2]

The population of Galt, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2010, there were 32 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 59.3 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 31.5 per square mile (12.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.9% of the population.

There were 15 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 30 people, 15 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 55.8 inhabitants per square mile (21.5/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 31.6 per square mile (12.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 15 households, out of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.25.

Age spread: 6.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 25 to 44, 53.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $20,833 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,668. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Galt is a part of the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Community School District. ^[7] It was in the Clarion–Goldfield Community School District ^[8] until July 1, 2014, when it merged into the current district. ^[9]

See also

• Wright County Egg

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
3. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
7. "Clarion-Goldfield-Dows." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on September 15, 2018.
8. "Welcome". Clarion–Goldfield Community School District. 2008-01-06. Archived from the original on 2008-01-06. Retrieved 2018-09-15. - Note this district merged into CGD - Also see 2010 Iowa Secretary of State map of the Clarion–Goldfield district
9. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2019-02-09 at the Wayback Machine ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on August 14, 2018.