Galax city, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,505 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 786.6 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.32% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,729 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Galax city declined by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,698 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Galax city has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,728 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Galax city is about 55% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $110,793 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $691 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.6% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Galax city is about 13.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $691 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Galax city spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.8 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,203 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,004 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 443 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Galax city is 12 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Galax city has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Galax city has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Galax city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Galax city, Virginia.
What is the population of Galax city, Virginia?
The population of Galax city, Virginia is 6,505, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Galax city, Virginia?
The population density of Galax city, Virginia is 786.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Galax city, Virginia?
The median household income in Galax city, Virginia is $40,728, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Galax city, Virginia?
The median home price in Galax city, Virginia is $110,793, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Galax city, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Galax city, Virginia is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.