Galax is a somewhat small city located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 6,717 people and five associated neighborhoods, Galax is the 100th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some cities, Galax isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Galax are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Galax is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Galax who work in sales jobs (20.46%), law enforcement and fire fighting (9.31%), and management occupations (8.78%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Galax is worth considering. Galax is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The education level of Galax citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.29% of adults 25 and older in Galax have a college degree. The per capita income in Galax in 2022 was $31,429, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $125,716 for a family of four. However, Galax contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Galax is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Galax home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Galax residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Galax also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 15.78% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Galax include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Lithuanian. The most common language spoken in Galax is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
