Poverty Rate in Galax, Virginia
In Galax, Virginia, an estimated 1,434 of 6,397 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Galax, Virginia?
The poverty rate in Galax, Virginia is 22.4%.
- How many people in Galax, Virginia live in poverty?
In Galax, Virginia, an estimated 1,434 of 6,397 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galax, Virginia compare to the average for Virginia?
The poverty rate in Galax, Virginia is 111.32% higher than the Virginia average. In Galax, Virginia, an estimated 22.4% of 6,397 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.6% of 8,442,437 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galax, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Galax, Virginia is 77.78% higher than the US average. In Galax, Virginia, an estimated 22.4% of 6,397 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
28.6% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
40.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
40.4% of 460 people
5 to 17 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
24.1% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
28.6% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
21.9% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
25.9% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
20.3% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
22.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Galax, Virginia
2022
22.2% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Galax, Virginia
2022
14.3% of 1 thousand people
White
22.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Galax, Virginia
2022
22.4% of 5 thousand people
Black or African American
23.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Galax, Virginia
2022
23.4% of 517 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Galax, Virginia
2022
0% of 16 people
Asian
48% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Galax, Virginia
2022
48% of 25 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Galax, Virginia
2022
0% of 266 people
Two or more races
30.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Galax, Virginia
2022
30.5% of 653 people
Hispanic
29.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Galax, Virginia
2022
29.2% of 1 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
18.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Galax, Virginia
2022
18.1% of 4 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
18.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Galax, Virginia
2022
18.9% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
32.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Galax, Virginia
2022
32.3% of 843 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Galax, Virginia
2022
19.6% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Galax, Virginia
2022
16.3% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Galax, Virginia
2022
7.8% of 718 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
13.6% of 3 thousand people
Employed
11.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Galax, Virginia
2022
11.7% of 3 thousand people
Male
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Galax, Virginia
2022
8.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
14.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Galax, Virginia
2022
14.4% of 1 thousand people
Unemployed
55.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Galax, Virginia
2022
55.5% of 128 people
Male
32.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Galax, Virginia
2022
32.9% of 85 people
Female
100% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Galax, Virginia
2022
100% of 43 people
Population 16 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Galax, Virginia
2022
20.1% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Galax, Virginia
2022
5.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Galax, Virginia
2022
24.1% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
32.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Galax, Virginia
2022
32.7% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Galax, Virginia
2022
32.6% of 1 thousand people
Male
28.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Galax, Virginia
2022
28.2% of 471 people
Female
35.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Galax, Virginia
2022
35.4% of 745 people
18 to 24 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
15.7% of 70 people
25 to 34 years
44.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
44.2% of 120 people
35 to 44 years
100% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
100% of 51 people
45 to 54 years
9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
9% of 189 people
55 to 64 years
53.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
53.9% of 297 people
65 to 74 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Galax, Virginia
2022
28.4% of 261 people
75 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Galax, Virginia
2022
13.6% of 228 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Galax, Virginia
2022
4.4% of 405 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Galax, Virginia
2022
16.7% of 96 people
Did not work
50.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Galax, Virginia
2022
50.8% of 715 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Galax, Virginia
2022
21.8%