Galax, Virginia

Population Data for Galax, VA:

Population – 17643
Male – 48.27 %
Female – 51.73 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 92.27 %
Hispanic – 5.66 %
African American – 3.72 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.24 %
Asian – 0.31 %

Geographic Data for Galax, Virginia:

Population Density – 123.39 per sq. mi
Elevation – 2382 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Galax:

In Elementary School – 1,845 (51.39 %)
In High School – 830 (23.12 %)
In College – 489 (13.62 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 725 (5.79 %)
Associate’s Degree – 714 (5.70 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,744 (13.93 %)
High School Graduate – 4,223 (33.72 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 2,437 (19.46 %)

Employment and Household Data for Galax, VA:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.31 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.86 %
Unemployment Level – 3.03 %

Median Household Income – $29,503.00
Average Household Size – 2.32

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.57 %
2 Vehicles – 33.56 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.19 %

Average Cost to Rent in Galax - $355 per month