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Galt, CA


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Galt, California

Galt, California, in Sacramento county, is 8 miles N of Lodi, California (center to center) and 25 miles SE of Sacramento, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sacramento metropolitan area. Galt contains a population of approximately 19,472.

The People and Families of Galt

In Galt, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Galt, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Galt.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galt had a median family income of $47,845.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Galt favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Galt Housing

Galt has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Galt, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Galt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Galt Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Galt, CA

Comparing Galt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population87
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime32

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