Galt, CA Demographics

A map of Galt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	11,836	11,588	45.6%	45.7%
White	11,609	10,922	44.7%	43.0%
Asian	1,178	921	4.5%	3.6%
Multiracial	775	1,218	3.0%	4.8%
Black	436	442	1.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	128	292	0.5%	1.2%

Galt, California has an estimated population of 25,962, a slight increase from the 25,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.6% Hispanic, 44.7% White, 4.5% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galt has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galt, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 58.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galt is ranked the 295th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Galt was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galt's White Population

11,609 residents of Galt, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galt is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Galt ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Galt's population has increased from 43.0% to 44.7%.

Galt is more White than neighboring Herald (36.1% White), and Thornton (32.6% White). Galt is less White than neighboring Collierville (58.1% White), Acampo (100% White), and Woodbridge (73.1% White).

Galt's Black Population

436 residents of Galt, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galt is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Galt ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Galt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Galt is more Black than neighboring Collierville (0% Black), Acampo (0% Black), and Woodbridge (0% Black). Galt is less Black than neighboring Herald (11.8% Black), and Thornton (2.3% Black).

Galt's Asian Population

1,178 residents of Galt, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galt is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Galt ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Asian residents' share of Galt's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.5%.

Galt is more Asian than neighboring Collierville (0% Asian), Herald (3.7% Asian), Acampo (0% Asian), Woodbridge (2.3% Asian), and Thornton (0.4% Asian).

Galt's Hispanic Population

11,836 residents of Galt, or 45.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galt is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Galt ranks 430th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Galt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 45.6%.

Galt is more Hispanic than neighboring Collierville (40.1% Hispanic), Acampo (0% Hispanic), and Woodbridge (21.4% Hispanic). Galt is less Hispanic than neighboring Herald (46% Hispanic), and Thornton (59.4% Hispanic).

Galt's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Galt, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galt is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Galt ranks 876th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galt's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.5%.

Galt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Acampo (0% Native American/Other), and Woodbridge (0% Native American/Other). Galt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thornton (1.5% Native American/Other).

Galt's Multiracial Population

775 residents of Galt, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galt is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Galt ranks 768th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Galt's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.0%.

Galt is more Multiracial than neighboring Collierville (1.3% Multiracial), Herald (1.9% Multiracial), and Acampo (0% Multiracial). Galt is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodbridge (3.2% Multiracial), and Thornton (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.