2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,698
Galax city is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 6,698. The median household income is $41,438, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.4%, median home value is $126,800, and 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
6,698
2023 estimate
Rank #2757 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,438
Household
Rank #3025 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2397 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2219 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
55.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
45% below Virginia avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
80% below Virginia avg·56% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,429
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
54% below Virginia avg·39% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
39% below Virginia avg·25% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Virginia avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% below Virginia avg·27% below national avg
Housing Units
3,213
Households
2,729
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,072
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.6%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% below Virginia avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.3%
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