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Galax is an independent city.
The community was named after the wildflower growing on mountain slopes here.
The latitude of Galax is 36.661N. The longitude is -80.924W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 2,372 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 6,655.
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$28,236National
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Galax demographic reports
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The town of Galax spreads out in a valley that has Chestnut Creek at its center.
-- Far Appalachia: Following the New River North
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8% of Galax residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Galax ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Galax was $17,447, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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11% of Galax residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Old Fiddler's Convention and Downtown Fest - Aug. 10-11, 2007
- Smoke on the Mountain BBQ Festival - July 13-14, 2007
- Downtown Fest - Aug. 10-11, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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Median rent in Galax, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $262. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $650.
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Newspapers in Galax include Galax Gazette
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Galax City supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Galax political report.
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The average commute time for Galax workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Galax include Knights Inn, Super 8.
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