Galax, VA Profile
Galax, VA, population 6,880, is located
in Virginia's Galax (city) county,
about 54.2 miles from Winston-Salem and 75.0 miles from Greensboro.
Through the 90's Galax's population has grown by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Galax has declined by about 2%. Since 2005 Galax's population has grown by about 2%.
Galax's property crime levels tend to be higher than Virginia's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Galax tend to be higher than Virginia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 86% |
| African American | 6% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 7% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,837 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,706 | -1.92% |
| 2002 | 6,668 | -0.57% |
| 2003 | 6,669 | 0.01% |
| 2004 | 6,714 | 0.67% |
| 2005 | 6,737 | 0.34% |
| 2006 | 6,796 | 0.88% |
| 2007 | 6,796 | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 6,823 | 0.40% |
| 2009 | 6,880 | 0.84% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,236 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 341 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 431 |
| 2005 | 607 |
| 2006 | 326 |
| 2007 | 301 |
| 2008 | 471 |
| 2009 | 410 |
| 2010 | 362 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| 2005 |
0 | 8 | 4 | 29 |
| 2006 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| 2007 |
1 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 |
0 | 12 | 2 | 18 |
| 2009 |
1 | 0 | 4 | 23 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 3,876 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 4,791 |
| 2005 | 4,428 |
| 2006 | 4,034 |
| 2007 | 4,501 |
| 2008 | 3,899 |
| 2009 | 4,408 |
| 2010 | 4,285 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
20 |
240 |
13 |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
53 |
252 |
17 |
| 2005 |
33 |
252 |
14 |
| 2006 |
17 |
247 |
8 |
| 2007 |
25 |
260 |
14 |
| 2008 |
30 |
222 |
13 |
| 2009 |
37 |
258 |
6 |
| 2010 |
41 |
244 |
11 |
Location
| Elevation | 2,382 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8.1 Square Miles |
