Galax, VA Demographics

A map of Galax's Population by Race

Galax, Virginia had a population of 6,720 in 2020. It was 74.0% White, 5.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Galax, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is the 174th most populous. 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's White Population

4,975 residents of Galax identify as White, or 74.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Galax larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #330 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Galax is less White than neighboring Fries (93.1% White), Hilltown (92.1% White), Stevens Creek (92.5% White), Baywood (90.6% White), and Woodlawn (90.9% White).

Galax's Black Population

354 residents of Galax identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Galax less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Galax is more Black than neighboring Fries (2.9% Black), Hilltown (1.4% Black), Stevens Creek (0.4% Black), Baywood (4.8% Black), and Woodlawn (0.9% Black).

Galax's Asian Population

52 residents of Galax identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Galax slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #340 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Galax is more Asian than neighboring Fries (0.4% Asian), Baywood (0.5% Asian), and Woodlawn (0.3% Asian). Galax is less Asian than neighboring Hilltown (1.4% Asian).

Galax's Hispanic Population

1,061 residents of Galax identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Galax slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #89 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Galax is more Hispanic than neighboring Fries (1.6% Hispanic), Hilltown (0.9% Hispanic), Stevens Creek (4.2% Hispanic), Baywood (2.2% Hispanic), and Woodlawn (4.8% Hispanic).

Galax's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Galax identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Galax roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Galax is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hilltown (0% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn (0.2% Native American/Other). Galax is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fries (1.1% Native American/Other), and Baywood (0.5% Native American/Other).

Galax's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Galax identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Galax roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Galax is ranked #383 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Galax is more Multiracial than neighboring Fries (0.9% Multiracial), Stevens Creek (1.7% Multiracial), Baywood (1.4% Multiracial), and Woodlawn (2.9% Multiracial). Galax is less Multiracial than neighboring Hilltown (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.