City of Galt | |
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Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Sacramento |
Incorporated | 1946 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Barbara Payne |
• Vice Mayor | Marylou Powers |
• Chief of Police | Loren Cattolico |
• City Treasurer | Shaun L. Farrell, CCMT |
Area | |
• Total | 5.944 sq mi (15.397 km2) |
• Land | 5.931 sq mi (15.362 km2) |
• Water | 0.013 sq mi (0.035 km2) 0.23% |
Elevation | 47 ft (16 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 23,647 |
• Density | 4,000/sq mi (1,500/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 95632 |
Area code | 209 |
FIPS code | 06-28112 |
GNIS feature ID | 0277522 |
Website | http://www.ci.galt.ca.us |
Galt is a city in Sacramento County, California, USA. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23,647 at the 2010 census, up from 19,472 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Galt is located at 38°15′39″N 121°18′11″W / 38.260842°N 121.303122°W.Template:GR
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.4 km²), of which, 5.9 square miles (15.4 km²) of it is land and 0.23% is water.
The city is bordered entirely by unincorporated areas of both Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties.
Demographics
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Galt had a population of 23,647. The racial makeup of Galt was 11,513 (48.7%) non-Hispanic White, 430 (1.8%) African American, 361 (1.5%) Native American, 815 (3.4%) Asian, 108 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 4,834 (20.4%) from other races, and 1,460 (6.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10,113 persons (42.8%).[2]
2000
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 19,472 people, 5,974 households, and 4,886 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,280.8/km² (3,316.6/mi²). There are 6,211 housing units at an average density of 408.5/km² (1,057.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.49% White, 1.16% African American, 1.05% Native American, 2.84% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 18.57% from other races, and 5.74% from two or more races. 33.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,974 households out of which 49.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% are non-families. 14.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.23 and the average family size is 3.57.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $45,052, and the median income for a family is $47,845. Males have a median income of $38,258 versus $26,541 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,620. 10.6% of the population and 8.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older.
Politics
Galt is a city that operates under an elected Council form of Government. The Mayor of Galt is peer elected by the entire City Council. Currently, the Councilmembers (with end of term in parentheses) are: Mayor Barbara Payne, (2012), Vice Mayor Marylou Powers, (2014), Councilman Randy Shelton, (2012), Councilman Mark Crews, (2014), Councilman Mike Singleton(2014).
In the state legislature Galt is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 15th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Joan Buchanan. Federally, Galt is located in California's 3rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +7[3] and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren.
Media
Galt has had a weekly newspaper, The Galt Herald, since 1909. It has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959, the Herburgers of Herburger Publications, Inc.
The community
Galt is home to many civic groups and clubs. The Galt Area Historical Society is very active and has more than 500 members. The Performing Animal Welfare Society is a place where abandoned or abused performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade can live in peace and contentment. The Galt Lions Club is part of Lions International and helps the local visually impaired repair their vision. They meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at Papa's Pizzeria at 7:00 p.m.
Galt is well known for the Flea Market, also known as Galt Market.
Cosumnes River country holds a very special place among California landscapes. The Cosumnes River Preserve was created to safeguard much of that landscape.
The city hosts an annual winter bird festival, in conjunction with the Cosumnes River Preserve, as many birds winter in and around the city.[4]
Brewster House, on the National Register of Historic Places, is located there.
The Galt Arno Cemetery District is located in Galt.
Notable natives
- Stephanie Brown Trafton, gold medalist in the discus throw at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Adjacent areas
References
- ^ U.S. Census
- ^ "2010 Census P.L. 94-171 Summary File Data". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
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