Galax city, Virginia
4 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 2 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 6,726
- Median household income
- $38,675
- ±8,836
- Unemployed
- 5.1%
- 150 of 2,945 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
- 2,437 of 2,763 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
Cities, towns and villages 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Galax | 6,660 (2021) | 111 E Grayson St, Galax | Website |
Special districts 3
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin County Airport Commission | Air transportation | 504 Hangar Rd, Hillsville | — |
| Carroll-Grayson-Galax Ind Facilities Auth | Industrial development | 1117 E Stuart Dr, Galax | — |
| Galax-Carroll Regional Library District | Libraries | 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Galax City Public Schools
School district3 schools
223 Long St, Galax, VA, 24333
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Galax Farmers Market
206 North Main Street, Galax, VA
WICSenior coupons
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2023-01-31. USDA listing
Galax Farmers Market
206 North Main Street, Galax, VA
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.