Axton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 7,318 people and two associated neighborhoods, Axton is the 93rd largest community in Virginia.

Of important note, Axton is also a town of artists. Axton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Axton’s character.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Axton is worth considering.

The population of Axton has a very low overall level of education: only 9.93% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher.

The per capita income in Axton in 2022 was $26,239, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $104,956 for a family of four. However, Axton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Axton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Axton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Axton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Axton include English, Irish, German, French, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Axton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.