Galax, Virginia, United States of America

Galax is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bounded to the east by Carroll County and to the west by Grayson County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,837. The Bureau_of_Economic_Analysis combines the city of Galax with neighboring Carroll county for statistical purposes.

Galax Geography

Galax is located at 36°39'52" North, 80°55'12" West (36.664675, -80.920275).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 km² (8.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Galax Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 6,837 people, 2,950 households, and 1,843 families residing in the city. The population density is 320.8/km² (830.9/mi²). There are 3,217 housing units at an average density of 150.9/km² (391.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.11% White, 6.26% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 5.51% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 11.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,950 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 34.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.90.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,236, and the median income for a family is $36,832. Males have a median income of $24,013 versus $18,393 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,447. 18.6% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.8% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Culture

Located in the Appalachian region of the United States, Galax has long been famous for its traditional, or "old-time" music and musicians. Although the entire Appalachian region is known for its music, the region around Mount Airy, North Carolina and Galax, Virginia is one of the few areas of the United States where this music has remained strongest, even among young people. The Old Fiddler's Convention, one of the most prominent traditional music contests in the United States, has been held annually in Galax since 1935.

Also known for good sports. Travis Nelson was a stand out football player, also Brandon Brown 2001 Virginia State Player of the year.

Ron Quesenberry in basketball, and Russ L. Brown the lone All American in Galax Football History, while one man "Tim Beamer" Played for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football Leauge

External links

• City of Galax
• Old Fiddler's Convention official site

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