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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Galax

Virginia · 6,837 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 $28,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,837
+3%since 1990
from 6,670 in 1990
1990 – 2025
830 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 810 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+1%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Galax
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,236
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,263 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,447
+66%since 1990
from $10,490 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(6,219)
Black6%(402)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(1,217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(5,549)
Black6%(412)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(757)
Asian0.7%(47)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,657)
39
+113%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galax, Virginia?

Galax, Virginia has about 6,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galax, Virginia?

The typical household in Galax, Virginia earns about $28,236 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Galax, Virginia?

About 11.1% 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 18.6% of people in Galax, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galax, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Galax, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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