County · Virginia
Galax city, Virginia
Galax city, Virginia. Galax city had 6,670 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 51640.
Galax city is the same area as Galax: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,670
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,720 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,726
Median household income
$38,675
±$8,836 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$141,300
±$23,066 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$743
±$65 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Galax city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,720 residents in Galax city. The Census Bureau estimates 6,670 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,726 over 8 square miles of land.
| Measure | Galax city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,726 | 8,705,170 | +209 |
| Households | 2,763±234 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.20 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,214±207 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Galax city's population since 2000
From 6,837 in 2000 to 6,670 in 2025: down 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Galax city?
Galax city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Galax with 6,670 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Galax | 6,720 | $38,675 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Galax city?
The median resident of Galax city is 42.9 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.1%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Galax city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±5.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±3.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±3.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.8%±4.2 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9%±2.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0%±3.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4%±3.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±3.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±2.8 pts | 6.9% | −9.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±3.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±4.1 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±3.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Galax city earn?
Half of Galax city's 2,763 households earn less than $38,675 a year (±$8,836), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $41,321 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Galax city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,675±$8,836 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,061±$15,345 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,667±$6,082 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.1%±7.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.8%±14.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.1%±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±4.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Galax city?
Owners occupy 56.3% of Galax city's occupied homes and renters 43.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 by its owner (±$23,066). The median renter pays $743 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Galax city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,300±$23,066 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $743±$65 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3%±12.5 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,150±$59 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.3%±7.4 pts | 67.3% | −11.8 pts |
| Housing units | 3,214±207 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±6.0 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±3.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6%±4.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Galax city building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Galax city in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Galax city get to work?
83.4% of Galax city's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Galax city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0%±5.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±4.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±5.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±4.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±3.5 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±4.3 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Galax city's census tracts?
Galax city is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,893 (Tract 701.02) to $41,556 (Tract 701.01).
| Tract 701.0151640070101 | 3,755±393 | $41,556 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701.0251640070102 | 2,971±393 | $35,893 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Galax city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 122nd of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 97th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 133 |
| Median household income | 133rd of 133 |
| Median home value | 120th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 118th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 133 |
| Median age | 67th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Galax city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.