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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alleghany County

North Carolina · 10,677 residents · 234.835 sq mi
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Alleghany County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,244. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,400. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,677
+11%since 1990
from 9,590 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+9%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Alleghany County
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,244
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,691
+73%since 1990
from $10,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
21.1% rent
3.0
+10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(9,337)
Black2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(9,932)
Black1.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino5%(530)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score15%(1,596)
15
+75%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

Alleghany County, North Carolina has about 10,677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Alleghany County, North Carolina earns about $29,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alleghany County, North Carolina expensive?

In Alleghany County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alleghany County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alleghany County, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of people in Alleghany County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alleghany County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Alleghany County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,087 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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