Census Bureau data for Galax city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Galax city
- What is the median household income in Galax city?
- The median household income in Galax city is $41,438 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Galax city?
- The poverty rate in Galax city is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Galax city?
- $126,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Galax city?
- The median gross rent in Galax city is $692 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Galax city residents have a college degree?
- 18.3% of adults in Galax city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,698
Median Income
$41,438
Median Home Value
$126,800
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,863 (+23.4%)
Home Value:
+$30,200 (+31.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.4 pp (-2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+23.6%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-24.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,698
Median Age
41.0
Female
55.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.8%
Black 4.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Other 5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,438
±$9,202
-$49,536 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$77,835
Median Family Income
$67,361
Poverty Rate
19.9%
+13.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
7.0%
$15–25k
16.2%
$25–35k
10.5%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
10.8%
$75–100k
10.9%
$100–150k
10.8%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,213
Owner-Occupied
61.6%
Renter-Occupied
38.4%
Vacancy Rate
15.1%
Median Home Value
$126,800
-$233,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$692
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.6%
$50–100k
27.3%
$100–200k
26.5%
$200–300k
11.8%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.9%
$500–1k
64.0%
$1–1.5k
11.4%
$2.5–3.5k
2.8%
$3.5k+
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.4%
1 vehicle
34.8%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
19.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
5.8%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
7.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.6%
1940–1969
12.2%
1970–1999
21.8%
2000–2009
7.8%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.3%
-23.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.4%
Some College / Associate
24.7%
Less Than High School
4.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
+1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.0%
Self-Employed
2.9%
Government Workers
19.4%
Private For-Profit
77.7%
Industry
Retail
21.0%
Edu/Health
19.8%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Public Admin
12.1%
Prof. Services
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Finance
4.8%
Construction
2.5%
Agriculture
2.0%
Wholesale
1.1%
Transportation
0.7%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
31.0%
Sales
27.0%
Food Prep
20.5%
Production
15.7%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.3 min
Drove Alone
80.1%
Carpool
16.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.0%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,729
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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%
55–64
9.6%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
11.6%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 24.4%
Working age (18–64): 75.6%
65 and over: 19.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.6%
Naturalized Citizen
43.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.6%
Asia
3.7%
Europe
2.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.1%
With a Disability
14.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.6%
Has a Computer
89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023