Galax city, Virginia
Total Population: 6,698
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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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.