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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galax

Virginia · 6,670 residents · 8.236 sq mi
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Galax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,200. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,670
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
810 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Galax
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,263
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,236 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,490
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,447 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $346 in 2000
US average: $450
68.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,549)
Black6%(412)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(757)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(2,657)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,219)
Black6%(402)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(49)
Diversity Score18.2%(1,217)
18
−53%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Galax, Virginia?

Galax, Virginia has about 6,670 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galax, Virginia?

The typical household in Galax, Virginia earns about $20,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galax, Virginia expensive?

In Galax, Virginia, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Galax, Virginia?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Galax, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galax, Virginia?

About 18.8% of people in Galax, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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