Galax city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Galax city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51640
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 640
Geography
- Land Area
- 8.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 8.28 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.665640
- Longitude
- -80.914308
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,524
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,854
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,776 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 11.5% |
| White | 5,189 | 79.5% |
| Black | 354 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,522 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 6.9% |
| White | 4,089 | 84.2% |
| Black | 335 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,726
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,054
- Poverty Rate
- 30.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,020
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,409 | 80.4% |
| Black | 331 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,766
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,894 | 50.3% |
| Republican | 1,755 | 46.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 117 | 3.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,699 | 45.1% |
| Female | 2,067 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,227 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 6.2% |
| Black | 57 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,564
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,420 | 44.0% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 10.3% |
| Black | 13 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 9 | 20.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 712 | 41.9% |
| Female | 852 | 41.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,054 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 851 (19.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,214
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $146,697
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $741
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.