U.S. County · Profile

Galax city

6.7KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.81%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Galax city has a population of 6,717 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Galax city based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):20.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.1%5,179
Hispanic or Latino20.6%1,384
Two or More Races10.0%672
Black or African American8.0%537
Some Other Race4.0%269
Asian0.4%27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%27
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%13

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Galax city based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,612
40.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$29,802
22.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.4%
94.8% above national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$44,612Median Household Income
$29,802Per Capita Income
22.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,612$73,068
Families$63,052$94,583
Married-couple Families$63,052$70,618
Nonfamily Households$22,500$24,300

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Galax city, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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