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Galt, Missouri
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Galt, Missouri seen from the air.
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Location of Galt, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168 |
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247 |
| • Density | 863.64/sq mi (333.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64641
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-26362 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0730102 |
Galt is a city in eastern Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 168 at the 2020 census.
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History
Galt was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Galt has been in operation since 1881.
Geography
Galt is located at 40°07′38″N 93°23′13″W / 40.127188°N 93.386959°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 653 | — | |
| 1900 | 582 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 583 | 0.2% | |
| 1920 | 587 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 467 | −20.4% | |
| 1940 | 525 | 12.4% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −22.1% | |
| 1960 | 373 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 261 | −30.0% | |
| 1980 | 323 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 296 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 275 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 253 | −8.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 247 | −2.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 109 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 872.4 inhabitants per square mile (336.8/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 475.9 per square mile (183.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from two or more races.
There were 109 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Galt (Misuri) para niños
