Galax is a city located in Galax city Virginia. Galax has a 2024 population of 6,717. Galax is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,715 in 2020.
The average household income in Galax is $73,907 with a poverty rate of 23.38%. The median age in Galax is 41.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galax was:
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% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,729 | 2.34 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 1,167 | 2.91 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 1,034 | 1.08 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 359 | 3.4 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 169 | 3.93 | 42 | 58 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 560 | 12.55% |
| Associates Degree | 656 | 14.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 11.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 6.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,131 | 25.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 1,102 | 24.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,724 | 3,249 | 735 |
| Hispanic | 396 | 205 | 36 |
| Black | 216 | 154 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 132 | 44 |
| Other Race | 194 | 104 | 24 |
| Native American | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,098 | $0 | $36,912 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,194 | $57,750 | $58,240 |
| High School Graduate | $27,000 | $45,625 | $15,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,516 | $26,058 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,773 | $52,837 | $32,422 |
| Some College | $39,433 | $59,078 | $30,343 |
$39,773
Average Earnings
$52,837
Average Male
$32,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.82% of Galax residents speak only English, while 11.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,858 | 912 | 18.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,057 | 322 | 30.46% |
| Black | 312 | 192 | 61.54% |
| Multiple | 562 | 134 | 23.84% |
| Other | 350 | 61 | 17.43% |
| Native | 29 | 7 | 24.14% |
23.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.27%
Male Poverty Rate
26.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galax is Black, with 61.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galax is Other, with 17.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.56% |
| High School | 21.5% |
| Some College | 15.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.65% |
| Male Employed | 8.99% |
| Female Employed | 7.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,361 | $96,712 |
| Households | $41,438 | $73,907 |
| Married Families | $90,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,279 | $35,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
460
Number of Veterans
390
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 201 |
| First Gulf War | 190 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 9.91% |
| Other Race | 26 | 10.48% |
| Black | 20 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.2%
Born in Galax
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
94.39% of Galax residents were born in the United States, with 66.2% having been born in Virginia. 3.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,721 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 6,720 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 6,719 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 6,719 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 6,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 6,717 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6,717 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 6,702 | 49 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 6,653 | -62 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 6,715 | 391 | 6.18% |
| 2019 | 6,324 | 24 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 6,300 | -177 | -2.73% |
| 2017 | 6,477 | -138 | -2.09% |
| 2016 | 6,615 | -176 | -2.59% |
| 2015 | 6,791 | -101 | -1.47% |
| 2014 | 6,892 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 6,927 | 77 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 6,850 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 6,844 | -145 | -2.07% |
| 2010 | 6,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,837 | 167 | 2.5% |
| 1990 | 6,670 | 146 | 2.24% |
| 1980 | 6,524 | 246 | 3.92% |
| 1970 | 6,278 | 1,024 | 19.49% |
| 1960 | 5,254 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 1950 | 5,248 | 2,053 | 64.26% |
| 1940 | 3,195 | 651 | 25.59% |
| 1930 | 2,544 | -4,177 | -62.15% |