Galax Authority

Galax is a lower-income small town of 6,726 with home prices 2.7× below the Virginia median.

Galax, Virginia

Galax is a Virginia town in Galax city, Virginia, home to 6,726 residents. Median household income is $38,675.

Definition and scope

Located in Galax city, Virginia, Galax operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9.

Who lives here

Galax has approximately 6,726 residents. The median age is 42.9 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $141,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 76.8%
• Black or African American: 4.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Galax is $38,675. Poverty rate stands at 31.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.9%. Educational attainment: 19.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Galax:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Galax is Twin County Airport. Federal court business routes through Carroll County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at High Point, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Galax sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.