Galax city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Galax city is located in Virginia with a total population of 6,698. It is the 122nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galax city is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Galax city is $41,438. This is 54% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 136% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $126,800. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Galax city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.8%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.0%.