Galax city, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,438
Per Capita Income
$31,429
Poverty Rate
23.4%
SNAP Recipients
19.9%
Gini Index
0.532
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.8%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K10.8%
$75K–$100K10.9%
$100K–$150K10.8%
$150K–$200K3.3%
$200K+8.6%
The median household income in Galax city, VA is $41,438 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,429. 23.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.532 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).