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Galt, CA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

25,962
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

38.3
years ∙ half population younger than 38.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
58.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

19.6%
foreign-born population
80.4%Native
19.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Galt is a city within Sacramento County, California, United States.
Location
City in Sacramento County, CA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.268458° N, 121.298952° W
DMS38° 16′ 06.45″ N, 121° 17′ 56.23″ W

Population Density & area

3,316/sq mi (1,281/km²)
Total Area
7.84 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Land Area
7.83 sq mi (20.27 km²) · 99.83%
Water Area
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) · 0.17%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50% male
Male 50%
Female 50%
males per 100 females
Galt 100.1
Sacramento County 97
California 99.8

Nativity

19.6%
foreign-born population
80.4%Native
19.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Galt 19.6%
Sacramento County 22.3%
California 27%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

38.3
years ∙ half population younger than 38.3, half older
Galt
38.3
Sacramento County
37.5
California
37.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
63.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Galt 63.3
Sacramento County 61.6
California 60.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Galt Sacramento County California
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 23.8% 22.9% 22%
Working age (18-64) 61.3% 61.8% 62.3%
Senior (65+) 14.9% 15.3% 15.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 63.3 61.6 60.4
Child dependency ratio 38.9 37 35.2
Old-age dependency ratio 24.4 24.7 25.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
44.7%
Black
1.7%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
45.6%
Other
3.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
58.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Galt 58.9%
Sacramento County 73.3%
California 69.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Galt population
Galt Sacramento County California
Hispanic or Latino 45.6% 24.2% 40.2%
Mexican 43.4% 19.3% 32.3%
Puerto Rican 0.7% 0.7% 0.6%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.5% 4% 7%
Not Hispanic or Latino 54.4% 75.8% 59.8%
One race 51.4% 69.1% 55.4%
White 44.7% 40.6% 33.8%
Black or African American 1.7% 9% 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Asian 4.5% 17.6% 15.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 1.1% 0.3%
Some Other Race 0.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3% 6.7% 4.4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

79.2% family
Family 79.2%
Non family 20.8%
% family households
Galt 79.2%
Sacramento County 65.9%
California 67.8%

Average household size

3.07
persons per household
Galt
3.07
Sacramento County
2.75
California
2.84

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Galt population
Galt Sacramento County California
Total households 8,394 571,057 13,548,091
Average houshold size 3.07 2.75 2.84
Family households 6,644 376,403 9,191,176
Average family size 3.5 3.37 3.41
Married couple family 4,932 262,712 6,557,184
Other families 1,712 113,691 2,633,992
Male householder 506 35,701 857,732
Female householder 1,206 77,990 1,776,260
Non-family households 1,750 194,654 4,356,915
One-person households 1,405 150,433 3,289,307
Male householder 720 62,818 1,493,062
Senior (65+) living alone 257 19,321 460,668
Female householder 685 87,615 1,796,245
Senior (65+) living alone 424 42,906 886,142
Other living arrangements 345 44,221 1,067,608

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

8,706
housing units
Galt 8,706
Sacramento County 598,385
California 14,644,735

Occupancy status

96.4% occupied
Occupied 96.4%
Vacant 3.6%
vacancy rate
Galt 3.6%
Sacramento County 4.6%
California 7.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

82.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
82.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
11.9%
Mobile homes
5%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.4%

Median Year Built

1995
Half of houses were built before 1995, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
1.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
7.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
64.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
26.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Galt Sacramento County California
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.5 5.3 5
1–3 rooms 8.7% 16.4% 21%
4–6 rooms 64.3% 56.6% 54.7%
7+ rooms 27.1% 27.1% 24.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.2% 3% 5%
1 bedroom 5.3% 10.7% 13.2%
2 bedrooms 17.7% 24.4% 26.9%
3 bedrooms 44.5% 37.2% 32.8%
4+ bedrooms 30.3% 24.6% 22.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1995 1981 1976
Total housing units 8,706 598,385 14,644,735
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

77% owners
Renter-occupied 23%
Owner-occupied 77%
homeownership rate
Galt 77%
Sacramento County 59%
California 55.9%

Average household size

3.16
Owner-occupied
2.77
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Galt 3.16
Sacramento County 2.84
California 2.95

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Galt Sacramento County California
Total occupied units 8,394 571,057 13,548,091
Year moved in
2020 or later 18.8% 23.9% 23.4%
2010 to 2019 41.1% 45.2% 41.2%
2000 to 2009 23.4% 15.5% 17%
1999 or earlier 16.7% 15.5% 18.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 91.4% 93.8% 91.8%
1.01 to 1.50 5.8% 4% 5%
1.51 or more 2.7% 2.1% 3.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.7% 6.6% 7.1%
1 vehicle 21.2% 32.2% 30.7%
2 vehicles 32.7% 36.9% 36.3%
3 or more vehicles 41.4% 24.3% 25.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 69.3% 59.1% 64.4%
Electricity 29% 38.7% 29.5%
Solar 0.5% 0.6% 1.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.2%
All other fuels 0.1% 0.5% 1.6%
No fuel used 1% 0.9% 3%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 1.2%
No telephone service available 0.3% 0.7% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$487,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Galt
$487,500
Sacramento County
$534,200
California
$734,700

Housing Cost Burden

30%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
30%
Owners without a mortgage
10.1%
Renters
53.3%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Galt Sacramento County California
Property value
Median Value $487,500 $534,200 $734,700
Under $100,000 5.5% 4.4% 4.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 1.5% 2.2% 2.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 4.3% 4.2% 4.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 42.5% 34.4% 17.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 45.8% 48.6% 42.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0.3% 6.2% 29.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 66.1% 69% 67.4%
Without a mortgage 33.9% 31% 32.6%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,253 $2,428 $2,946
Without a mortgage $710 $732 $829
Gross rent
Median rent $1,596 $1,790 $2,036

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

21.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Galt 21.4%
Sacramento County 34.1%
California 37.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

14.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Galt 14.5%
Sacramento County 11.7%
California 15.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

6,746
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.1%
K–12
68.8%
College / Undergraduate
21.4%
Graduate / Professional
3.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

45.8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Galt
45.8%
Sacramento County
42.7%
California
46.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Galt Sacramento County California
Total enrolled (age 3+) 6,746 400,029 9,917,839
Nursery / preschool 6.1% 4.5% 5%
K–12 68.8% 66.8% 64.9%
Kindergarten 5.3% 5.3% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 19.4% 19.2% 18.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 23.7% 20.6% 19.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.4% 21.7% 21.5%
College or graduate school 25.1% 28.7% 30.1%
College, undergraduate 21.4% 23.1% 24.3%
Graduate, professional school 3.7% 5.5% 5.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 45.8% 42.7% 46.8%
School type
Public school 90.3% 87.2% 85%
Private school 9.7% 12.8% 15%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

17,675
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
6%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college no degree
23.6%
Associates degree
9.7%
Bachelors degree
15.7%
Graduate or professional degree
5.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
58% · 42%
9th-12th, no diploma
61.9% · 38.1%
HS graduate
49.7% · 50.3%
Some college no degree
50.3% · 49.7%
Associates degree
47.8% · 52.2%
Bachelors degree
47.9% · 52.1%
Graduate or professional degree
33.1% · 66.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Galt Sacramento County California
Population (25+) 17,675 1,097,404 27,073,960
Less than 9th grade 8.5% 6.2% 8.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 6% 5.5% 6.5%
High school diploma or GED 30.8% 21.7% 20.5%
Some college, no degree 23.6% 22.9% 19.3%
Associate's degree 9.7% 9.6% 7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 21.4% 34.1% 37.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.7% 21.8% 22.7%
Graduate or professional 5.7% 12.4% 14.4%
High School or higher 85.5% 88.3% 84.7%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$52,039
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$36,402
HS graduate
$41,537
Some college or associates
$60,759
Bachelors degree
$61,250
Graduate or professional degree
$83,861

Poverty Rate

2.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
11%
HS graduate
11.4%
Some college or associates
3.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Galt Sacramento County California
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $52,039 $55,668 $56,395
Less than high school graduate $36,402 $33,972 $32,480
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $41,537 $42,130 $41,382
Some college or associate's degree $60,759 $49,984 $50,157
Bachelor's degree $61,250 $75,289 $80,933
Graduate or professional degree $83,861 $97,888 $111,188
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 11% 22.8% 20%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 11.4% 15% 13.9%
Some college or associate's degree 3.9% 10.3% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.2% 4.9% 5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

20,496
residents 16 years and over
Galt 20,496
Sacramento County 1,270,246
California 31,699,656

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
61.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Galt 61.2%
Sacramento County 59.2%
California 59.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

40.3
years ∙ half are younger than 40.3, half older
Galt
40.3
Sacramento County
39.2
California
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

55.8% male
Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Galt 44.2
Sacramento County 47.7
California 46

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Galt
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Galt Sacramento County California
Total labor force 13,528 808,073 20,228,290
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4.1% 3.3% 3.2%
20 to 24 years 9.4% 8.9% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 9.4% 11.6% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 11% 13.2% 12.5%
35 to 44 years 23.2% 23.6% 22.4%
45 to 54 years 19.9% 19.7% 19.7%
55 to 59 years 8.4% 8.2% 8.8%
60 to 64 years 7.9% 6.5% 6.9%
65 to 74 years 5.3% 4.3% 5.1%
75 years and over 1.4% 0.7% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 55.8% 52.3% 54%
Female 44.2% 47.7% 46%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

66%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Galt
66%
Sacramento County
63.6%
California
63.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

73.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
58.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Galt 58.4%
Sacramento County 59.2%
California 58.4%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Galt
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Galt Sacramento County California
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 42.8% 34.2% 30.9%
20 to 24 years 83.7% 75.4% 72.2%
25 to 29 years 81.3% 82.1% 82.9%
30 to 34 years 82.9% 83.2% 83.8%
35 to 44 years 83.8% 83% 82.9%
45 to 54 years 83.2% 82.1% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 67.9% 71.1% 73.9%
60 to 64 years 60.2% 55.7% 59.8%
65 to 74 years 28.8% 24% 28.5%
75 years and over 13.3% 5.8% 7.4%
LFPR by gender
Male 73.6% 68.2% 69.3%
Female 58.4% 59.2% 58.4%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 62.3% 61.6% 61.3%
Black or African American 63.1% 61.3% 61%
American Indian and Alaska Native 79.9% 70% 66.6%
Asian 54.7% 63.3% 64.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 66.3% 64.6%
Some Other Race 71.2% 69.6% 66.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 74.1% 67.6% 67%
Hispanic or Latino 71.2% 69% 67%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Galt
6.1%
Sacramento County
6.7%
California
6.6%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

5.6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
6.7%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Galt 5.6%
Sacramento County 7%
California 6.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Galt
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Galt Sacramento County California
By age group
16 to 19 years 9.4% 19.2% 18.6%
20 to 24 years 10% 10.6% 11.1%
25 to 29 years 10.5% 8.3% 7.6%
30 to 34 years 2.9% 6.7% 6.1%
35 to 44 years 5.7% 5.3% 5.4%
45 to 54 years 5.8% 5.1% 5.2%
55 to 59 years 7.4% 5.1% 5.4%
60 to 64 years 2.1% 5.8% 5.3%
65 to 74 years 3.5% 4.8% 5.3%
75 years and over 0% 5.4% 5.4%
By gender
Male 5.6% 7% 6.5%
Female 6.7% 6.4% 6.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
Black or African American 0% 10.7% 10.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 4.8% 8.1%
Asian 0% 5.3% 5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 9.7% 8%
Some Other Race 8.3% 6.7% 7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.6% 7.5% 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7% 6.4% 7.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

12,535
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Galt 12,535
Sacramento County 751,850
California 18,742,898
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

66%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Galt 66%
Sacramento County 70%
California 69%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Galt, CA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 11.4%
Government 10.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 15.4% of 7,035 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 21.6% of 5,500 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Galt
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Galt Sacramento County California
Total employed population 12,535 751,850 18,742,898
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2.8% 0.8% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 10.5% 7.3% 6.6%
Manufacturing 7% 5.7% 8.8%
Wholesale trade 3.9% 2% 2.3%
Retail trade 10.4% 10.2% 10%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4.4% 5.7% 5.2%
Utilities 1.4% 1.2% 0.8%
Information 0.6% 1.3% 2.9%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.7% 4% 3.6%
Real estate and leasing 1.4% 1.8% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.3% 7.8% 9.8%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 5.7% 4.7% 4.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 13.8% 8.4% 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 11.4% 14.2% 13.2%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.6% 2.2% 2.5%
Accommodation and food services 6.7% 6.6% 6.9%
Other services 3.6% 4.9% 4.8%
Government 10.9% 11.2% 4.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

59.2% Private
Government 28.6%
Private Employment 59.2%
Self Employed 12.2%
Private employment (%)
Galt 59.2%
Sacramento County 67.1%
California 73.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

12.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.2%
Unincorporated business 8.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Galt
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Galt Sacramento County California
Private wage & salary 59.2% 67.1% 73.6%
For-profit company employees 53.9% 58.4% 65.8%
Not-for-profit employees 5.2% 8.7% 7.7%
Self-employed 12.2% 9.8% 11.6%
Incorporated business 3.2% 3.1% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 8.5% 6.5% 7.4%
Unpaid family workers 0.5% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 28.6% 23% 14.8%
Local government 13.3% 8.2% 8.6%
State government 13.8% 12.8% 4.2%
Federal government 1.5% 2.1% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

11.2% WFH
Work from home 11.2%
Commute to work 88.8%
Working from home (%)
Galt 11.2%
Sacramento County 19.1%
California 17.2%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

31.2 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Galt 31.2
Sacramento County 27.3
California 28.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Galt
Employed residents 16+.
Galt Sacramento County California
Total employed population 12,535 751,850 18,742,898
Worked from home 11.2% 19.1% 17.2%
Drove Alone 71.2% 66% 65.7%
Carpooled 13.3% 9.4% 9.5%
Public transportation 1% 1.3% 2.9%
Walked 0.9% 1.7% 2.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 2.4% 2.4% 2.4%
Commuting population 10,828 592,149 15,217,109
Mean travel time (minutes) 31.2 27.3 28.7
Less than 5 minutes 4.2% 2% 2.1%
5 to 14 minutes 18.1% 18.6% 19.9%
15 to 29 minutes 29.8% 41% 36.4%
30 to 44 minutes 28.1% 24.3% 22.2%
45 to 59 minutes 8.9% 6.6% 8.3%
60 to 89 minutes 6.1% 4% 7.4%
90 minutes or more 4.8% 3.6% 3.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$62,480
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Galt $62,480
Sacramento County $67,086
California $70,046
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

96 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Galt 96¢
Sacramento County 87¢
California 87¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Galt, CA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$136,336
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $136,336
Utilities $108,125
Finance and Insurance $81,667
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Galt the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $135,819, compared to $63,986 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Real estate and leasing earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $61,642 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Galt
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Galt Sacramento County California
Median Earnings $62,480 $67,086 $70,046
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $56,955 $51,135 $39,067
Mining and logging $— $93,903 $85,417
Construction $71,116 $69,022 $63,625
Manufacturing $58,387 $72,323 $76,117
Wholesale trade $53,946 $62,370 $63,638
Retail trade $45,174 $45,743 $48,755
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $63,661 $54,618 $54,800
Utilities $108,125 $110,471 $112,695
Information $— $81,969 $122,263
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $81,667 $79,142 $97,817
Real estate and leasing $74,556 $64,096 $73,529
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $136,336 $96,468 $120,241
Corporate management $— $110,221 $117,638
Administrative and waste services $42,237 $48,026 $47,606
Education and health services
Educational services $65,167 $74,172 $78,406
Health care and social assistance $60,589 $67,063 $66,820
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $71,667 $53,942 $59,775
Accommodation and food services $40,179 $39,939 $39,531
Other services $43,182 $49,500 $49,344
Government $78,225 $83,495 $90,021
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$96,289
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $96,289
Own incorporated business $95,000
Nonprofit organization $72,941
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying employer-type earnings gender-wise for Galt the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $97,207, compared to $63,986 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $61,642 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Galt
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Galt Sacramento County California
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $59,389 $60,328 $66,363
Not-for-profit employees $72,941 $72,980 $73,802
Self-employed
Incorporated business $95,000 $73,400 $86,838
Unincorporated business $49,440 $48,310 $48,208
Government
Local government $71,071 $78,251 $82,190
State government $68,477 $82,313 $81,279
Federal government $96,289 $77,124 $83,060
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Galt, CA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$153,352
Workers in Arts, design and media occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Arts, design and media $153,352
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $117,684
Law enforcement $117,014
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $162,404 versus $63,986 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Arts, design and media occupations earn the highest median earnings — $153,504 versus $61,642 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Galt
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Galt Sacramento County California
Median earnings(Total) $62,480 $67,086 $70,046
Management and business
Management $92,694 $98,508 $112,148
Business and finance $63,516 $81,379 $96,296
Technology and science
Computer and math $77,525 $96,058 $137,818
Architecture and engineering $88,654 $117,731 $124,520
Sciences $75,500 $92,126 $103,602
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $89,063 $66,374 $67,412
Legal $— $123,646 $143,783
Education, Training and Library $77,434 $72,005 $78,844
Arts, design and media $153,352 $69,645 $85,093
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $117,684 $135,160 $123,019
Health technicians $62,232 $63,534 $64,117
Healthcare support $47,868 $43,747 $41,471
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $41,806 $54,565 $54,901
Law enforcement $117,014 $103,929 $110,215
Other services
Food preparation and serving $32,266 $36,686 $35,937
Building and grounds cleaning $40,185 $39,805 $39,179
Personal care and service $55,511 $38,648 $38,225
Sales and office
Sales $46,337 $58,248 $61,339
Office and Administrative Support $57,861 $52,062 $53,269
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $53,750 $34,943 $33,353
Construction and extraction $53,992 $60,806 $56,119
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $70,385 $60,383 $62,185
Production and transportation
Production $57,500 $49,374 $47,570
Transportation $53,543 $57,721 $55,546
Material moving $41,887 $40,004 $38,892
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$94,393
Median household income in Galt
Median household income (USD)
Galt
$94,393
Sacramento County
$92,175
California
$99,122
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Galt, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$38,794
Per capita income in Galt
Per capita income (USD)
Galt
$38,794
Sacramento County
$43,324
California
$49,513
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Galt, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$117,316
Average household income in Galt
Avg household income (USD)
Galt
$117,316
Sacramento County
$118,175
California
$140,436
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Galt, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$117,316
Mean household income
$94,393
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Galt $22,923
Sacramento County $26,000
California $41,314
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Galt
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Galt and peer geographies.
Galt Sacramento County California
Total households 8,394 571,057 13,548,091
Median household income $94,393 $92,175 $99,122
Mean household income $117,316 $118,175 $140,436
Mean-median gap $22,923 $26,000 $41,314
Family households 6,644 376,403 9,191,176
Median family income $107,453 $107,555 $113,346
Mean family income $128,870 $134,659 $157,446
Mean-median gap $21,417 $27,104 $44,100
Non-family households 1,750 194,654 4,356,915
Median non-family income $40,176 $61,038 $63,335
Mean non-family income $61,197 $78,590 $95,193
Mean-median gap $21,021 $17,552 $31,858
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $38,794 $43,324 $49,513
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

81.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Galt
81.8%
Sacramento County
79%
California
80.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
29.4% of households (2,468) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,464
SSI (disability)
6.2% of households (521) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $13,265
Cash Assistance
4.1% of households (343) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $13,265
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.7% of households (900) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Galt
Share of households receiving each income type
Galt Sacramento County California
Total households 8,394 571,057 13,548,091
Wage-based income
With earnings 82% 79% 81%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 29% 28%
Average social security income $22,464 $23,016 $23,818
Retirement income 26% 25% 22%
Average retirement income $34,960 $42,529 $40,267
SSI (Supplemental security) 6% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $13,265 $12,132 $11,625
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 11% 14% 12%
Cash assistance 4% 5% 4%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$107,453
Family households earn $107,453, compared to $40,176 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$94,393
Family households
$107,453
Nonfamily households
$40,176
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$120,135
Married-couple families earn $120,135, compared to $82,042 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$107,453
Married-couple families
$120,135
Other family types
$82,042
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Galt
Median household and family income by household size in Galt, compared with peer geographies.
Galt Sacramento County California
Total households 8,394 571,057 13,548,091
Household income by size
1-person $32,681 $50,995 $50,786
2-person $91,062 $100,339 $105,362
3-person $105,625 $111,937 $118,588
4-person $133,427 $124,208 $134,320
5-person $114,705 $117,411 $121,535
6-person $116,806 $115,120 $122,831
7-person or more $— $136,222 $144,808
Total families 6,644 376,403 9,191,176
Family income by size
2-person $91,071 $97,946 $99,936
3-person $105,163 $107,400 $112,883
4-person $132,581 $123,889 $133,021
5-person $114,913 $114,843 $119,961
6-person $115,139 $109,053 $120,781
7-person or more $— $131,640 $137,072
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

45.3%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.43%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.3%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.43% — meaning the top 20% hold 10 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$452,163
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.67%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
19.27%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $452,163 and hold 19.27% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.67%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
24.5%
$50K - $100K
26.7%
$100K - $150K
23.3%
$150K - $200K
14.4%
Over $200K
11.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

48.8%
of all households, 4,099 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Galt 48.8%
Sacramento County 45.9%
California 49.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Galt
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Galt, compared with peer geographies.
Galt Sacramento County California
Median household income $94,393 $92,175 $99,122
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.5% 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1% 3% 2.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% 5.2% 5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 5.2% 5.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 8.7% 8.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.1% 14.3% 13%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.2% 11.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.3% 19.6% 17.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.4% 11.4% 11.3%
$200,000 or more 11.1% 14.9% 20.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 14.8% 17.9% 17.7%
Share below $75,000 37.6% 40.9% 38.8%
Share above $100,000 48.8% 45.9% 49.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Galt 0.41
Sacramento County 0.44
California 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$265,711
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Galt
$265,711
Sacramento County
$282,875
California
$365,914
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Galt
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Galt Sacramento County California
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $45,803 $38,657 $39,191
Lower 20% $78,725 $73,536 $77,573
Middle 20% $114,402 $112,361 $123,854
Upper 20% $164,496 $174,922 $202,683
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $25,972 $19,691 $19,817
Lower 20% $60,069 $56,122 $58,088
Middle 20% $96,468 $92,278 $99,603
Upper 20% $138,362 $139,910 $158,760
Top 20% $265,711 $282,875 $365,914
Top 5% $452,163 $468,489 $652,267
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.43% 3.33% 2.82%
Lower 20% 10.24% 9.5% 8.27%
Middle 20% 16.45% 15.62% 14.18%
Upper 20% 23.59% 23.68% 22.61%
Top 20% 45.3% 47.87% 52.11%
Top 5% 19.27% 19.82% 23.22%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 5,347 White households (63.7% of all households), the median household income is $90,308.
Black
Among the 148 Black or African American households (1.8% of all households), the median household income is $142,702.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Galt
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Sacramento County and California.
Galt Sacramento County California
All Residents $94,393 $92,175 $99,122
White $90,308 $96,720 $107,983
Black or African American $142,702 $67,408 $69,282
American Indian and Alaska Native $114,638 $88,544 $83,494
Asian $88,015 $102,463 $129,046
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $102,360 $99,100
Some Other Race $101,648 $74,820 $76,866
Two or more races (Multiracial) $105,435 $93,462 $90,461
Hispanic or Latino $98,500 $83,397 $81,624
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8%
8% of residents, or 2,057 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Galt
8%
Sacramento County
12.5%
California
12%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.4%
1.4% of full-time, year-round workers, or 121 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Galt
1.4%
Sacramento County
2.3%
California
2.1%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

10.8%
10.8% of children under 18, or 665 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Galt
10.8%
Sacramento County
16%
California
15%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

8.5%
8.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 323 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Galt
8.5%
Sacramento County
10.9%
California
11.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Galt Sacramento County California
Overall poverty rate 8% 12.5% 12%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 10.8% 16% 15%
Under 5 years 8.5% 15.4% 14.9%
5 to 17 years 11.4% 16.1% 15.1%
18 to 64 years 6.8% 11.6% 11%
18 to 34 years 7.5% 13.4% 12.8%
35 to 64 years 6.4% 10.6% 10%
65 years and over 8.5% 10.9% 11.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 7.2% 11.7% 11%
Female 8.8% 13.2% 13%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.4% 2.3% 2.1%
Worked part time or part year 6.2% 14% 13.1%
Did not work 14.5% 21.2% 21.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.3%
Family
5%
Nonfamily
16.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
5%
Married-couple
2.8%
Other families
11.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Galt
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Galt Sacramento County California
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5% 9.1% 8.5%
Householder under 25 years 27.7% 24.3% 20.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 6.7% 12.7% 11.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5.4% 6.3% 6.7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.4% 6.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 16.2% 17.6% 19%
Householder under 25 years 67.3% 30.1% 39.9%
Householder 25 to 44 years 1.1% 12.2% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 5.9% 20.3% 20.5%
Householder 65 years and over 28.2% 18.3% 21.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.2% of White residents, or 1,132 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
2.5% of Black or African American residents, or 11 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Galt
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Galt and peer geographies.
Galt Sacramento County California
All Residents 8% 12.5% 12%
White 8.2% 9.7% 9.8%
Black or African American 2.5% 19.8% 19.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.1% 11.7% 15.4%
Asian 5.4% 13.5% 9.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 14.1% 13.8%
Some Other Race 12.3% 16.2% 15.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.8% 12.5% 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4% 14.2% 14.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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