Galax, VA Demographics

A map of Galax's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,165	4,975	76.8%	74.0%
Hispanic	950	1,061	14.1%	15.8%
Black	331	354	4.9%	5.3%
Multiracial	224	250	3.3%	3.7%
Native American/Other	37	28	0.6%	0.4%
Asian	19	52	0.3%	0.8%

Galax, Virginia has an estimated population of 6,726, a less than 1% change from the 6,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galax, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galax has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galax, that probability was 42.3% in 2020 and 38.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galax is ranked the 175th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Galax was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galax's White Population

5,165 residents of Galax, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galax is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Galax ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Galax's population has increased from 74.0% to 76.8%.

Galax is less White than neighboring Fries (83.3% White), Hilltown (100% White), Stevens Creek (100% White), Baywood (91.6% White), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (86.2% White).

Galax's Black Population

331 residents of Galax, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galax is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Galax ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Black residents' share of Galax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Galax is more Black than neighboring Hilltown (0% Black), Stevens Creek (0% Black), Baywood (0% Black), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (1% Black). Galax is less Black than neighboring Fries (6.1% Black).

Galax's Asian Population

19 residents of Galax, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galax is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Galax ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Asian residents' share of Galax's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Galax is more Asian than neighboring Fries (0% Asian), Hilltown (0% Asian), Stevens Creek (0% Asian), Baywood (0% Asian), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (0% Asian).

Galax's Hispanic Population

950 residents of Galax, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galax is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Galax ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Galax's population has decreased from 15.8% to 14.1%.

Galax is more Hispanic than neighboring Fries (9.4% Hispanic), Hilltown (0% Hispanic), Stevens Creek (0% Hispanic), Baywood (7.6% Hispanic), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (12.2% Hispanic).

Galax's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Galax, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galax is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Galax ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Galax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fries (0% Native American/Other), Hilltown (0% Native American/Other), Stevens Creek (0% Native American/Other), Baywood (0% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (0.1% Native American/Other).

Galax's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Galax, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galax is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Galax ranks 389th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galax's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Galax's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Galax is more Multiracial than neighboring Fries (1.2% Multiracial), Hilltown (0% Multiracial), Stevens Creek (0% Multiracial), Baywood (0.7% Multiracial), and Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) (0.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.