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The City of Galax had a population of 6,726 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Galax is located at latitude 36.6612 and longitude -80.924 in Galax (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Galax encompass a land area of 8.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Galax (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Galax has a C7 Census Class Code which indicates an incorporated place that is independent of any county. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,726 (100%) |
| Population Density | 817 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,675 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,667 |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,214 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,556 (48.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,207 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 451 (14.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,763 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 1,599 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Galax to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 175 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 308 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 632 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 489 | 29th |
| Diversity Index | # 359 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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