Galax city, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 122nd-largest in Virginia

The population of Galax city, Virginia is 6,698 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 122nd-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $41,438, the median home value is $126,800, and the median age is 41.9.

The population of Galax city has declined 3.6% since 2010 (6,989 → 6,739), a -0.26% annualized rate.

Galax city within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,698

Population

-0.26%

Annual growth

813

People / sq mi

$41,438

Median Income

$126,800

Median Home Value

Galax city covers 8 sq mi of land at 813.3 people per square mile.

About Galax city, VA

Galax city is a county in Virginia with a population of 6,698. It ranks #122 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 41.9, older than the national median. The population is 44.3% male and 55.7% female.

The median household income in Galax city is $41,438, below the US median of $74,580. 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $126,800, with monthly rent averaging $692. The homeownership rate of 61.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Galax city reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.3 minutes each way.

Galax city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Galax city had a population of 6,989 in 2010 and 6,739 in 2024, a -3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,989 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.24%.

6,739

Population (2024)

6,989

Population (2010)

6,989

Peak (2010)

-0.24%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,989	-	-	estimate
2011	6,844	-145	-2.07%	estimate
2012	6,850	+6	+0.09%	estimate
2013	6,927	+77	+1.12%	estimate
2014	6,892	-35	-0.51%	estimate
2015	6,791	-101	-1.47%	estimate
2016	6,615	-176	-2.59%	estimate
2017	6,477	-138	-2.09%	estimate
2018	6,300	-177	-2.73%	estimate
2019	6,324	+24	+0.38%	estimate
2020	6,717	+393	+6.21%	estimate
2021	6,657	-60	-0.89%	estimate
2022	6,724	+67	+1.01%	estimate
2023	6,799	+75	+1.12%	estimate
2024	6,739	-60	-0.88%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.4%
Black or African American	4.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.3%

Age & Sex

41.9

Median Age

55.7%

Female

44.3%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.0%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

5.1%

20–24

7.9%

25–34

7.9%

35–44

10.5%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

9.6%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

4.9%

85+

3.4%

Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$41,438$-49,536 vs state
Mean household income	$73,907
Per-capita income	$31,429
Poverty rate	19.9%+13.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	53.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.8%

Manufacturing

14.2%

Public administration

12.1%

Finance & real estate

10.3%

Education & health care

8.4%

Information

4.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

2.8%

Construction

2.5%

The largest employment sector in Galax city is professional & business services, accounting for 19.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.4%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

3.0%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$126,800$-233,900 vs state

Median home value

$692

Median rent

61.6%

Homeownership rate

3,213

Total housing units

84.9%

Occupied

15.1%

Vacant

38.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.6%

With health insurance

89.9%

With broadband internet

27.7%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

88.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.0%

High School+

18.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Galax city, Virginia has a population of 6,698 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 122nd-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 813 people per square mile.

The population of Galax city has declined 3.6% since 2010 (6,989 → 6,739), a -0.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Galax city, Virginia is $41,438, with mean (average) household income of $73,907 and per-capita income of $31,429. 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Galax city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.4%), Black or African American (4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Galax city, Virginia is 41.9 years. Residents are 55.7% female and 44.3% male.

The median home value in Galax city is $126,800 and median monthly rent is $692. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,213 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Galax city, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Galax city, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.