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Galax

Virginia · 7,042 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 $22,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,600. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,042
+3%since 2000
from 6,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+7%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Galax
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,333
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,236 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,609
+12%since 2000
from $17,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+82%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(5,501)
Black5.8%(407)
Hispanic / Latino14%(989)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other1.6%(114)
Diversity Score45.9%(3,234)
Diversity Score
46
+18%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+97%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galax, Virginia?

Galax, Virginia has about 7,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galax, Virginia?

The typical household in Galax, Virginia earns about $22,333 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 $90,600, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Galax, Virginia?

About 12.7% 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 32.3% 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 372 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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