Galax
City in Galax city, Virginia
Galax is a city in Galax city, Virginia, with 6,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,372 ft (723 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fries, 4.9 miles NW.
- 6,720residents (2020 Census)
- 2,372 ftelevation · 723 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.3 km²
- 816 / sq mipopulation density
- 24333ZIP code
About Galax
Galax is an independent city in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,720.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Galax with neighboring Carroll County for statistical purposes. Galax is bounded to the northeast by Carroll County and to the southwest by Grayson County.
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Living in Galax
- Median household income
- $38,675
- Median home value
- $141,300
- Median rent
- $743/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Galax had 6,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 816 per sq mi (315 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galax at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Galax city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.24 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,372 ft (723 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6656° N, 80.9143° W |
| ZIP code | 24333 |
| Official website | galaxva.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5130208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galax
- Fries4.9 mi NW
- Hilltown5.8 mi NW
- Baywood6.0 mi SW
- Stevens Creek6.4 mi NW
- Woodlawn7.7 mi NE
- Lowgap, NC10.0 mi S
- Fancy Gap11.8 mi E
- Hillsville11.9 mi NE
- Ivanhoe12.7 mi N
- Austinville12.8 mi N
- Independence13.3 mi W
- Cana14.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Galax
What county is Galax in?
Galax is in Galax city, Virginia.
What is the population of Galax, VA?
6,720 people lived in Galax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galax, VA?
The ZIP code of Galax is 24333.
What is the elevation of Galax?
2,372 feet (723 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galax?
Fries (4.9 mi), Hilltown (5.8 mi), Baywood (6.0 mi), Stevens Creek (6.4 mi), Woodlawn (7.7 mi).
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