Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Bedford, VA vs Galax, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Galax is 0% more densely populated than Bedford.
- People are 1.7% more likely to be married in Galax.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years older in Galax.
 Bedford, VAGalax, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,681329,725,481
 Female Population55.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 space3
 Population - 20106,565  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,837285,036,114
 Population - 19906,073  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock811.293.4
 Land Area8.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bedford, VAGalax, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Bedford, VAGalax, VAUnited States
 White71.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.2%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Bedford, VAGalax, VAUnited States
 Married Population49.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.4%50.2%
 Never Married31.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households2,783  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,025  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews
Bp · Lynchburg, VA
Cost of Living
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

   |    Reply
nan · Bedford, VA
bedford county
Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

   |    Reply
Ed · Goode, VA
Culture & Recreation-Not
Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bedford

See all reviews
Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews
Tom · Galax, VA
Been Here 8 Years and Not
Over 6 years ago

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

   |    Reply
linda · Galax, VA
climate
Over 10 years ago

nice place to live  More

   |    Reply
Jim Tarvid · Independence, VA
Much to love
Over 15 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Galax

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Liberty, MissouriSmithville, MissouriCompare
 Groton, MassachusettsShrewsbury, MassachusettsCompare
 Tawas City, MichiganOgden, UtahCompare
 West Chester, PennsylvaniaMarvin, North CarolinaCompare
 Riverton, UtahAiken, South CarolinaCompare
 Maricopa, ArizonaChandler, ArizonaCompare
 Wooster, OhioCelina, OhioCompare
 Richmond, VirginiaPort Orange, FloridaCompare
 Walterboro, South CarolinaBluffton, South CarolinaCompare
 Thompson, North DakotaBowman, North DakotaCompare

Learn More About Bedford, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Galax, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.