Population 30,516 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Galt
Household size in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Galt is a place of big households: 3.11 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.16 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Galt is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Galt (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Sacramento area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Galt
Renters in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Galt is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Galt: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Galt is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 67 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,311 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,140 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,349 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,564 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$253 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Galt runs $1,564 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Sacramento area overall ($2,018). Rent has climbed $253 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Galt
Bachelor's degrees in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Galt: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Galt never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Galt
| Period | Galt | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Galt: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Galt compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galt | 3.11 | 38.5 | 10.3% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 1993 | $1,564 | 22.5% | 85.8% | 6.3% |
| Twin Cities | 3.16 | 43.1 | 3.2% | 14.4% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,336 | 29.8% | 89.8% | 4.9% |
| Collierville | 3.37 | 36.6 | 7.5% | 34.5% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,795 | 22.2% | 75.0% | 11.7% |
| Acampo | 3.21 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 30.5% | 8.8% | 1985 | $2,015 | 23.7% | 83.4% | 8.0% |
| Thornton | 3.02 | 36.2 | 19.3% | 44.0% | 19.8% | 1982 | $1,784 | 15.1% | 70.5% | 6.8% |
| Herald | 2.95 | 45.0 | 6.7% | 24.7% | 2.7% | 1984 | $1,779 | 20.8% | 86.0% | 14.1% |
| Woodbridge | 2.62 | 44.9 | 9.8% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,773 | 25.6% | 93.3% | 4.7% |
| Franklin | 2.92 | 47.5 | 9.7% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 1992 | $2,432 | 35.2% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| Lodi | 3.00 | 37.1 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.2% | 1975 | $1,762 | 24.1% | 82.1% | 8.2% |
| Locke | 2.46 | 40.6 | 10.7% | 37.1% | 12.1% | 1983 | $1,109 | 18.2% | 72.6% | 11.5% |
| Victor | 2.91 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 43.9% | 10.2% | 1988 | $1,734 | 22.4% | 82.9% | 10.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Galt. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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