Galax city's estimated 2025 population is 6,747 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galax city is the 122nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,989 and has seen a growth of -3.46% 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
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
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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