Galax, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,402
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty
24.1%
Median Home
$97,400
Median Income
$35,184
Median Rent
$571
Galax SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Galax, VA Crime Report
242
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,856.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
64.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Galax / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 242 | 3,856.6 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 255.0 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.9 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 127.5 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 226 | 3,601.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 22 | 350.6 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 186 | 2,964.1 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 286.9 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Galax, VA Cost Of Living
81
Galax's Overall Cost Of Living
Galax's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Galax | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 96 | 100 | |
Galax, VA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Badagnani at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Badagnani at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Rankings for Galax in Virginia
Map Of Galax, VA
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Population over time in Galax
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,402 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 6,638 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 6,788 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,858 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,876 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 6,981 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,977 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,942 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,959 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,936 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Galax
| Race | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.6% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Galax
| Gender | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Galax for adults over 25
| Education | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Galax, Virginia
| Income | Galax | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.2% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.9% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
