Galax County, Virginia
Galax County is home to 6,726 people. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $38,675.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,726 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $38,675 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 31.1% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 42.8% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.8% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $141,300 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $743 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.1% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.