Galax, Virginia
Galax: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Galax is a city located in the county of City of Galax in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,042 and a population density of 326 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,296 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Galax
Population : | 6,296 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
County : | City of Galax |
Postal code : | 24333 |
Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
Area : | 21.61 km2 |
Named for : | Galax urceolata |
Altitude : | 2,372 feet / 723 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1906 (118 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 11:36:26 (25th December 2024) |
Density : | 291 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -11.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galax is located at 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W (36.6612400, -80.9239700). It has 2 neighbors: Carroll County and Grayson County.
Galax map
- Official Website
Official website of Galax
Galax has 2 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Virginia, United States
- Grayson County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Galax decreased by 11.85% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,042 | - | census |
2011 | 6,846 | -2.86% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,852 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,931 | 1.14% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,899 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2015 | 6,800 | -1.46% | estimation process |
2016 | 6,604 | -2.97% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,484 | -1.85% | estimation process |
2018 | 6,348 | -2.14% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,347 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2020 | 6,296 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Galax
1 Felts Park
601 S Main St, Galax, VA 24333, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA 24333, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 High Country Lights
601 S Main St, Galax, VA 24333, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Jeff Matthews Museum
606 W Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Old Cranks Museum
407 S Railroad Ave, Galax, VA 24333, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Galax (5)
People born in Galax, including beauty pageant contestant Kylene Barker, football coach and player, college athletic director Bobby Dodd, politician Jim Scott, .
List
- Mary Holland (actor) she was born in 24/06/1985
- Tim Beamer (American former football defensive back) he was born in 06/04/1948
Schools in Galax
College & universities near Galax, VA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
234377 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville (VA) | 24382-3308 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Galax, VA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
Distance to Other Cities
Galax distances to largest Virginia cities