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Galax, VA
City in Galax city, Virginia.
Population
6,726
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
0
Galax and its ZIP codes
Galax at a glance
- Galax is about 3.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,675 a year, 58% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 (63% below Virginia) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Galax, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galax, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,675
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (679), Mexican Americans (667), Irish Americans (484).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galax city. PPP loans are for Galax.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,255
5,618 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$52.1M
FY 2026, $7,748 per person
How people get to work
Galax, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galax, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
4
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galax, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Galax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriesTown | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| HilltownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Stevens CreekCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 19.2 |
| Lowgap, NCCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HillsvilleTown | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| IndependenceTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Fancy GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| CanaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Sparta, NCTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Toast, NCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 13.5 |
| Mount Airy, NCCity | 20 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galax, VA in?
- Galax is in Galax city, Virginia.
- What is the population of Galax, VA?
- About 6,726 people live in Galax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galax?
- Nearby places include Fries (4.6 mi), Baywood (5.3 mi), Hilltown (5.7 mi), Stevens Creek (6.2 mi), Woodlawn (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023