Galax city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51640 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,726 | — | #2,755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $38,675 | -48.5% | #3,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,254 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 | -49.9% | #2,374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $743 | -36.1% | #2,516 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.1% | +146.8% | #3,096 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Galax city has a population of 6,726, making it the #2,755 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Galax city is $38,675, ranking #3,091 out of 3,222 counties — 48.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 31.1% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Galax city is $141,300 (-49.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $743/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.3%.
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93.2% of residents in Galax city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Galax city, Virginia
Galax city, Virginia has a total population of 6,726, making it the 2,755th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Galax city is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Galax city is $38,675, which ranks #3,091 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 31.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Galax city is $141,300, 49.9% below the national median. Renters in Galax city pay a median gross rent of $743 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Galax city, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Galax city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Galax city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.