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Galax Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 6,837
- Land Area (2000): 21.311 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | 7,044 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 6,743 |
2003 | Not Available | 2005 | 6,753 | 2007 | 6,643 |
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Houses (2000): 3,217
Galax Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 6,204 | 90.74% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 633 | 9.26% |
Galax Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Galax Employment Information Back to top
Galax Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 328 | 20.36% |
2. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 138 | 8.57% |
3. | Construction | 124 | 7.70% |
4. | Wood Manufacturing | 102 | 6.33% |
5. | Health Care | 94 | 5.83% |
6. | Nonmetallic Mineral Manufacturing | 88 | 5.46% |
7. | Public Administration | 67 | 4.16% |
8. | Truck Transportation | 55 | 3.41% |
9. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 47 | 2.92% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 41 | 2.55% |
11. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 30 | 1.86% |
12. | Utilities | 30 | 1.86% |
13. | Food and Beverage Stores | 28 | 1.74% |
14. | Educational Services | 26 | 1.61% |
15. | Finance and Insurance | 26 | 1.61% |
16. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 26 | 1.61% |
17. | Department and Other General Stores | 25 | 1.55% |
18. | Accommodation and Food Services | 23 | 1.43% |
19. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 23 | 1.43% |
20. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 23 | 1.43% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 240 | 16.43% |
2. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 145 | 9.92% |
3. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 101 | 6.91% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 86 | 5.89% |
5. | Department and Other General Stores | 82 | 5.61% |
6. | Social Assistance | 75 | 5.13% |
7. | Apparel Manufacturing | 72 | 4.93% |
8. | Public Administration | 61 | 4.18% |
9. | Nonmetallic Mineral Manufacturing | 57 | 3.90% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 50 | 3.42% |
11. | Finance and Insurance | 46 | 3.15% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 45 | 3.08% |
13. | Educational Services | 43 | 2.94% |
14. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 39 | 2.67% |
15. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 29 | 1.98% |
16. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 27 | 1.85% |
17. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 24 | 1.64% |
18. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 23 | 1.57% |
19. | Wood Manufacturing | 20 | 1.37% |
20. | Book Stores and News Dealers | 18 | 1.23% |
Galax Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 198 | 12.29% |
2. | Woodworkers | 147 | 9.12% |
3. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 140 | 8.69% |
4. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 119 | 7.39% |
5. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 96 | 5.96% |
6. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 90 | 5.59% |
7. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 53 | 3.29% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 53 | 3.29% |
9. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 49 | 3.04% |
10. | Other Construction Trades | 45 | 2.79% |
11. | Other Management Occupations | 43 | 2.67% |
12. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 36 | 2.23% |
13. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 32 | 1.99% |
14. | Physicians and Surgeons | 30 | 1.86% |
15. | Law Enforcement Workers | 28 | 1.74% |
16. | Top Executives | 28 | 1.74% |
17. | Construction Laborers | 27 | 1.68% |
18. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 25 | 1.55% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 23 | 1.43% |
20. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 22 | 1.37% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 125 | 8.56% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 123 | 8.42% |
3. | Cashiers | 97 | 6.64% |
4. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 77 | 5.27% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 69 | 4.72% |
6. | Other Office and Admin Support | 66 | 4.52% |
7. | Secretaries and Admins | 65 | 4.45% |
8. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 61 | 4.18% |
9. | Registered Nurses | 56 | 3.83% |
10. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 53 | 3.63% |
11. | Personal Appearance Workers | 45 | 3.08% |
12. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 42 | 2.87% |
13. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 39 | 2.67% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 38 | 2.60% |
15. | Child Care Workers | 35 | 2.40% |
16. | Woodworkers | 32 | 2.19% |
17. | Other Management Occupations | 31 | 2.12% |
18. | Other Personal Care, Not child care | 30 | 2.05% |
19. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 29 | 1.98% |
20. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 28 | 1.92% |
Galax Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 2,824 | 52.09% |
15-35 hours | 504 | 9.30% |
1-14 hours | 104 | 1.92% |
No regular hours | 1,989 | 36.69% |
Galax Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 81 | 2.73% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 86 | 2.90% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 158 | 5.32% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 362 | 12.20% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 492 | 16.58% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 218 | 7.35% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 318 | 10.71% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 332 | 11.19% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 100 | 3.37% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 114 | 3.84% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 50 | 1.68% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 9 | 0.30% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 343 | 11.56% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 305 | 10.28% |
Galax Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 240 | 8.09% |
5-9 | 951 | 32.04% |
10-14 | 690 | 23.25% |
15-19 | 353 | 11.89% |
20-24 | 258 | 8.69% |
25-29 | 64 | 2.16% |
30-34 | 139 | 4.68% |
35-39 | 27 | 0.91% |
40-44 | 0 | 0.00% |
45-59 | 127 | 4.28% |
60-89 | 76 | 2.56% |
At least 90 | 43 | 1.45% |
Galax Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 8 | 0.27% | 2,548 | 85.85% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 166 | 5.59% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 127 | 4.28% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 119 | 4.01% |
Galax Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 579 | 19.22% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,305 | 76.50% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 12 | 0.40% |
Public transportation | 8 | 0.27% |
Walked | 64 | 2.12% |
Worked at home | 45 | 1.49% |
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Galax Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,938 (6,699 people)
Families (2000): 1,849 (5,395 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 631
People at same address in 1995: 3,455
Galax Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 505 | 17.19% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 320 | 10.89% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 228 | 7.76% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 234 | 7.96% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 273 | 9.29% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 196 | 6.67% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 138 | 4.70% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 130 | 4.42% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 170 | 5.79% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 373 | 12.70% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 157 | 5.34% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 85 | 2.89% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 32 | 1.09% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 12 | 0.41% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 15 | 0.51% |
$200,000 or more | 70 | 2.38% |
Galax Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,009 | 34.20% |
Family, 2 people | 891 | 30.20% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 80 | 2.71% |
Family, 3 people | 482 | 16.34% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 10 | 0.34% |
Family, 4 people | 267 | 9.05% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.14% |
Family, 5 people | 131 | 4.44% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 40 | 1.36% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 34 | 1.15% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Galax Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,089 | 28.28% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 790 | 10.70% |
Public Assistance | 172 | 2.33% |
Retirement | 365 | 4.94% |
Self Employment | 197 | 2.67% |
Social Security | 1,035 | 14.01% |
Supplemental Security | 199 | 2.69% |
Wage / Salary | 2,020 | 27.35% |
Other | 519 | 7.03% |
Galax Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 822 | 58.51% |
With children under 18 | 583 | 41.49% |
Galax Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 278 | 10.95% |
Married | 1,611 | 63.45% |
Never Married | 545 | 21.47% |
Widowed | 105 | 4.14% |
Galax Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 388 | 12.99% |
Married | 1,625 | 54.38% |
Never Married | 451 | 15.09% |
Widowed | 524 | 17.54% |
Galax Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Galax Education Information Back to top
Galax Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 1,023 | 19.47% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,039 | 19.78% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,506 | 28.66% |
Some college, no degree | 863 | 16.43% |
Associate degree | 268 | 5.10% |
Bachelors degree | 383 | 7.29% |
Graduate or professional degree | 172 | 3.27% |
Galax Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 63 | 0.92% | 17 | 0.25% | 80 | 1.17% |
Kindergarten | 104 | 1.52% | 0 | 0.00% | 104 | 1.52% |
Grades 1-4 | 432 | 6.32% | 0 | 0.00% | 432 | 6.32% |
Grades 5-8 | 282 | 4.12% | 0 | 0.00% | 282 | 4.12% |
Grades 9-12 | 336 | 4.91% | 17 | 0.25% | 353 | 5.16% |
Undergrad college | 186 | 2.72% | 9 | 0.13% | 195 | 2.85% |
Graduate or professional school | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
Total | 1,403 | 20.52% | 43 | 0.63% | 1,446 | 21.15% |
Galax Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Galax Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 5,446 | 81.39% |
Below Poverty Level | 1,245 | 18.61% |
Galax Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Galax Criminal Information Back to top
Galax Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | 2.271 | 0.426 | 0.000 | 0.710 | 3.407 | 0.000 | 2.839 | 34.072 | 1.846 | 38.756 |
2003 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 4.294 | 1.185 | 0.000 | 0.592 | 6.071 | 0.148 | 4.887 | 37.317 | 2.073 | 44.277 |
2006 | 2.373 | 0.297 | 0.148 | 0.445 | 3.263 | 0.742 | 2.521 | 36.631 | 1.186 | 40.338 |
2007 | 2.559 | 0.301 | 0.151 | 0.000 | 3.011 | 0.301 | 3.763 | 39.139 | 2.107 | 45.010 |
Galax Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 16 | 24 |
2005 | 15 | 24 |
2006 | 15 | 24 |
2007 | 16 | 24 |
Galax Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2002 | 297 |
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Galax Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Galax Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 879 | 12.86% |
10-19 Years | 848 | 12.40% |
20-29 Years | 799 | 11.69% |
30-39 Years | 910 | 13.31% |
40-49 Years | 958 | 14.01% |
50-59 Years | 827 | 12.10% |
60-69 Years | 640 | 9.36% |
70-79 Years | 610 | 8.92% |
80-89 Years | 300 | 4.39% |
90+ Years | 66 | 0.97% |
Galax Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 3,250 | 47.54% |
Female | 3,587 | 52.46% |
Galax Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 5,549 | 81.16% |
Hispanic/Latino | 757 | 11.07% |
African-American | 412 | 6.03% |
Multiracial | 50 | 0.73% |
Asian | 47 | 0.69% |
Amerindian | 21 | 0.31% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Other Race | 0 | 0.00% |
Galax Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 1,374 | 39.88% |
2. | English | 716 | 20.78% |
3. | German | 385 | 11.18% |
4. | Irish | 304 | 8.82% |
5. | Scottish | 134 | 3.89% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 120 | 3.48% |
7. | Dutch | 107 | 3.11% |
8. | Swedish | 80 | 2.32% |
9. | Italian | 76 | 2.21% |
10. | European | 25 | 0.73% |
Galax Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 5,749 | 88.95% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 673 | 10.41% |
3. | French | 17 | 0.26% |
4. | Other Slavic | 10 | 0.15% |
5. | Polish | 8 | 0.12% |
6. | Korean | 6 | 0.09% |
Galax Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 6,249 | 91.40% |
Naturalized immigrant | 34 | 0.50% |
Not a citizen | 554 | 8.10% |
Galax Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Galax Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Galax Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
24333 |