Unified School District · VA
Galax City Public Schools
Galax City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 6,726. The median household income is $38,675 and the median age is 42.9.
6,726
Population
817
People / sq mi
$38,675
Median Income
42.9
Median Age
Galax City Public Schools covers 8 sq mi of land at 816.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,675
Median Household Income
$29,667
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$141,300
Median Home Value
$743
Median Rent
56.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.4%
High School+
19.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Galax City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 6,726 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Galax City Public Schools is $38,675, with a per capita income of $29,667. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
Galax City Public Schools is 80.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Galax City Public Schools, 84.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Galax City Public Schools is $141,300, with a median rent of $743. The homeownership rate is 56.3%.
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Data for Galax City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101560).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.