Galt

Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois

Aerial view of Galt, Illinois
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Galt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Whiteside County, Illinois, with 193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Como, 1.7 miles S.

About Galt

Galt is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. Galt is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sterling and has a post office with ZIP code 61037. As of the 2020 census, Galt had a population of 193.

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Galt, IL population

Galt had 193 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census193
Density661 per sq mi (255 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Galt at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyWhiteside County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population193 (2020)
Land area0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates41.7894° N, 89.7543° W
ZIP code61037
Census code (GEOID)1728404

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Frequently asked questions about Galt

What county is Galt in?

Galt is in Whiteside County, Illinois.

What is the population of Galt, IL?

193 people lived in Galt at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Galt, IL?

The ZIP code of Galt is 61037.

What is the elevation of Galt?

640 feet (195 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Galt?

Como (1.7 mi), Sterling (3.1 mi), Rock Falls (3.3 mi), Nelson (7.6 mi), Coleta (8.1 mi).

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