Galax city's estimated 2026 population is 6,619 with a growth rate of -0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galax city is the 123rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,989 and has seen a growth of -5.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Galax city includes 80.38% White, 5.23% other race, 4.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (80.38%)
Two or more races (8.6%)
Other race (5.23%)
Black or African American (4.88%)
Native American (0.43%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.33%)
Asian (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,384 | 80.38% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 350 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Galax city's average per capita income is $39,773. Household income levels show a median of $41,438. The poverty rate stands at 23.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,402 | - |
| Families | $67,361 | $96,712 |
| Households | $41,438 | $73,907 |
| Non Families | $23,279 | $35,272 |
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