Galax, VA Employment

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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
36%
Household income NAT. AVG.
5%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexGalaxVirginiaNational
Income per capita$24,521$34,967$29,829
Median household income$35,184$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$45,833$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$18,819$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$34,526$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$16,944$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate4.9%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level24.1%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Galax is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Galax is 36% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Galax is 5% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Galax is 59% higher than the national average

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      $23,453 $35,184 $70,368
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Galax median earnings by income bracket

      Galax employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.0%14.0%
      Manufacturing sector21.0%21.0%
      Financial & insurance services1.5%1.5%
      Wholesale & retail services11.0%11.0%
      Public administration24.5%24.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.9%2.9%
      Education, health & social services11.7%11.7%
      Other13.4%13.4%

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      Fries, VA499$35,50035.8%
      Independence, VA1,101$34,70637.3%
      Galax, VA6,402$35,18436.4%

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      Galax, VA6,402$35,18436.4%
      Source: The Galax, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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