Galax city, Virginia

Total Population: 6,698

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Median Home Value

$126,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,438

Across all households

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.8%
Hispanic or Latino15.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.9%
Two or More Races2.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.4%

65 Years and Over

19.9%

Male

44.3%

Female

55.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.8%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,438

Mean Household Income

$73,907

Per Capita Income

$31,429

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$126,800

Median Rent

$692/mo

Total Housing Units

3,213

Owner-Occupied

61.6%

Renter-Occupied

38.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Married Couple Households

42.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.0%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

86.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51640.