Galax city, Virginia
AkashicGalax city, VATrumpR+43.8
2024 precinct map of Galax cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Galax city, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 71.5% | 1,946 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.7% | 753 |
| Claudia De La CruzIndependent | 0.2% | 5 |
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5 precincts · 2,721 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1956–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.7%Harris753 | 71.5%Trump1,946 | 0.2%La Cruz5 | 2,721 | ||
| R | 29.5%Biden777 | 69.7%Trump1,838 | 0.7%Jorgensen18 | 2,638 | ||
| R | 28.7%Clinton681 | 67.5%Trump1,603 | 1.9%Johnson45 | 2,376 | ||
| R | 39.5%Obama900 | 58.5%Romney1,332 | 2.0%Johnson45 | 2,277 | ||
| R | 43.8%Obama1,052 | 54.8%McCain1,317 | 1.4%Nader33 | 2,402 | ||
| R | 42.3%Kerry987 | 57.2%Bush1,336 | 0.5%Badnarik12 | 2,335 | ||
| R | 45.0%Gore996 | 52.4%Bush1,160 | 1.9%Nader42 | 2,213 | ||
| D | 47.4%Clinton1,033 | 41.7%Dole910 | 10.1%Perot221 | 2,181 | ||
| R | 40.8%Clinton957 | 46.4%Bush1,087 | 11.8%Perot276 | 2,344 | ||
| R | 41.2%Dukakis907 | 58.1%Bush1,278 | 0.7%Fulani15 | 2,200 | ||
| R | 34.3%Mondale814 | 65.2%Reagan1,548 | 0.5%Larouche13 | 2,375 | ||
| R | 46.3%Carter1,061 | 51.8%Reagan1,188 | 1.9%Anderson44 | 2,293 | ||
| D | 51.4%Carter1,218 | 47.6%Ford1,128 | 1.0%Camejo24 | 2,370 | ||
| R | 33.9%McGovern738 | 65.0%Nixon1,416 | 1.1%Schmitz25 | 2,179 | ||
| R | 32.4%Humphrey748 | 54.4%Nixon1,257 | 13.2%Wallace304 | 2,309 | ||
| D | 61.4%Johnson2,410 | 38.5%Goldwater1,511 | 0.2%Hass7 | 3,928 | ||
| R | 36.9%Kennedy508 | 63.0%Nixon867 | 0.1%Byrd2 | 1,377 | ||
| R | 31.1%Stevenson346 | 68.3%Eisenhower761 | 0.6%Andrews7 | 1,114 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1956–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | −37.3% |
| 1960 | −26.1% |
| 1964 | +22.9% |
| 1968 | −22.0% |
| 1972 | −31.1% |
| 1976 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | −5.5% |
| 1984 | −30.9% |
| 1988 | −16.9% |
| 1992 | −5.5% |
| 1996 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | −7.4% |
| 2004 | −14.9% |
| 2008 | −11.0% |
| 2012 | −19.0% |
| 2016 | −38.8% |
| 2020 | −40.2% |
| 2024 | −43.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,787 |
| 2018 | 3,742 |
| 2020 | 3,879 |
| 2022 | 4,055 |
| 2024 | 4,228 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Galax, one of Virginia's smallest independent cities, sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge and has shifted toward lopsided Republican margins over the past decade, reflecting a broader rural realignment across southwest Virginia's manufacturing and tobacco-belt communities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.9 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 43.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.8 points.
A population of 6,726, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $38,675 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jackson County and Fulton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Galax city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Galax city, Virginia voted Republican by 43.8 points (R+43.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,721 votes cast, 753 went Democratic and 1,946 went Republican.
When did Galax city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Galax city, Virginia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Galax city, Virginia?
Galax city, Virginia has a population of 6,726 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Galax city, Virginia?
Median household income in Galax city, Virginia is $38,675 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Galax city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Galax city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.