Galax city's estimated 2025 population is 6,747 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Galax city is the 122nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 6,989 and has seen a growth of -3.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Galax city includes 80.38% White, 5.23% other race, 4.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 5,384 | 80.38% |
Two or more races | 576 | 8.6% |
Other race | 350 | 5.23% |
Black or African American | 327 | 4.88% |
Native American | 29 | 0.43% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.33% |
Asian | 10 | 0.15% |
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Galax city's average per capita income is $39,773. Household income levels show a median of $41,438. The poverty rate stands at 23.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $90,402 | - |
Families | $67,361 | $96,712 |
Households | $41,438 | $73,907 |
Non Families | $23,279 | $35,272 |
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