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 $73,068 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median age in Galax is 42.6 years: 42.9 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galax was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,153 | 77.06% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 9.97% |
| Black or African American | 536 | 8.02% |
| Other race | 266 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,618 | 2.42 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 1,209 | 3.24 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 1,014 | 1.08 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 260 | 3.36 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 135 | 3.41 | 40 | 60 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 552 | 12.45% |
| Associates Degree | 477 | 10.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 453 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 7.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,138 | 25.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 324 | 7.31% |
| Some College | 1,167 | 26.33% |
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 | 3,535 | 3,015 | 709 |
| Hispanic | 495 | 229 | 35 |
| Black | 368 | 231 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 172 | 39 |
| Other Race | 120 | 81 | 20 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,531 | $0 | $57,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,447 | $62,813 | $55,961 |
| High School Graduate | $26,076 | $44,375 | $13,726 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,333 | $42,601 | $17,798 |
| Overall | $39,487 | $47,917 | $28,241 |
| Some College | $35,343 | $52,478 | $27,423 |
$39,487
Average Earnings
$47,917
Average Male
$28,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.09% of Galax residents speak only English, while 16.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,492 | 813 | 18.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,379 | 402 | 29.15% |
| Multiple | 653 | 199 | 30.47% |
| Black | 517 | 121 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 25 | 12 | 48% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.61%
Male Poverty Rate
27.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galax is Asian, with 48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galax is White, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.27% |
| High School | 19.56% |
| Some College | 16.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.94% |
| Female Employed | 14.43% |
| Male Employed | 8.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,052 | $94,583 |
| Households | $44,612 | $73,068 |
| Married Families | $78,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,500 | $39,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
531
Number of Veterans
479
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 12.09% |
| Black | 47 | 10.13% |
| Other Race | 7 | 4.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
64.57%
Born in Galax
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
92.22% of Galax residents were born in the United States, with 64.57% having been born in Virginia. 4.65% 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% |