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Galax

County:
Galax city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.236
State:
Virginia

Galax is a city located in Galax city, Virginia. Galax has a 2026 population of 6,750. It is also the county seat of Galax city. Galax is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,717 in 2020.

The median household income in Galax is $38,675 with a poverty rate of 31.1%. The median age in Galax is 42.9 years: 46.3 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.6 males.

6.8K
Total Population
820
Density (mi²)
6 0.09%
Growth

Galax Population

Galax Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,75060.09%
20256,74450.07%
20246,739-60-0.88%
20236,799751.12%
20226,724671.01%
20216,657-70-1.04%
20206,7173936.21%
20196,324240.38%
20186,300-177-2.73%
20176,477-138-2.09%
20166,615-176-2.59%
20156,791-101-1.47%
20146,892-35-0.51%
20136,927771.12%
20126,85060.09%
20116,844-145-2.07%
20106,989-53-0.75%
20006,8371672.5%
19906,6701462.24%
19806,5242463.92%
19706,2781,02419.49%
19605,25460.11%
19505,2482,05364.26%
19403,19565125.59%
19302,54400%

Median Age

Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 46.3 years

Galax Adults

There are 5,057 adults, (1,418 of whom are seniors) in Galax.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,746 (55.7%)
Male: 2,980 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galax includes 80.42% White, 4.92% Black or African American, 3.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,40980.42%
Two or more races69510.33%
Black or African American3314.92%
Other race2593.85%
Asian190.28%
Native American130.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4717%
White2443.63%
Other race2353.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,16576.79%
Black or African American3314.92%
Two or more races2243.33%
Other race240.36%
Asian190.28%
Native American130.19%

Galax Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galax 's average per capita income is $41,907. Household income levels show a median of $38,675. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,032-
Families$69,115$97,109
Households$38,675$71,061
Non Families$23,576$34,322

$41,907

Average Income

$38,675

Median Household Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)