Galax is located in Carroll county Virginia with a geographic area of 8.2 square miles. The total population in Galax is 6,402 with 45.4% male and 54.6% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 25.6% of the population and over age 65 is 20.3% of the population. The median household income is $35,184, per capita income is $24,521. There are a total of 2,614 housing units with 67.9% owner occupied. Education includes 24.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 18.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Galax in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
