Galax city's estimated 2026 population is 6,639 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galax city is the 125th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,989 and has seen a growth of -5.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 46.3 years
There are 5,057 adults, (1,418 of whom are seniors) in Galax city.
Female: 3,746 (55.7%)
Male: 2,980 (44.3%)
The racial composition of Galax city includes 80.42% White, 4.92% Black or African American, 3.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,409 | 80.42% |
| Two or more races | 695 | 10.33% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 259 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.19% |
Galax city's average per capita income is $41,907. Household income levels show a median of $38,675. The poverty rate stands at 31.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,032 | - |
| Families | $69,115 | $97,109 |
| Households | $38,675 | $71,061 |
| Non Families | $23,576 | $34,322 |
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