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Alleghany County

Virginia · 14,546 residents (2025 est.) · 446.572 sq mi
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Alleghany County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,859
+15%since 2000
from 12,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 37 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+18%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,546 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Alleghany County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(539)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(587)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(1,017)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(862)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(795)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(1,611)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(1,426)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(1,805)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(2,312)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(2,127)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(1,359)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(419)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,188
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,863
+72%since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+19%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
4
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alleghany County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(12,428)
Black2.4%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(47)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(13,516)
Black5.2%(778)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(237)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other1.8%(268)
Diversity Score
21
+15%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
25
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(147)
Puerto Rican0.3%(42)
Salvadoran0.2%(28)
Dominican0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(52)
Chinese0%(5)
Ancestry
German13.9%(2,068)
American12%(1,784)
English10.8%(1,605)
Irish7.5%(1,110)
French2.1%(313)
Italian1.6%(241)
Scottish1.6%(237)
Polish0.6%(83)
Dutch0.4%(64)
Russian0.4%(56)
Austrian0.3%(40)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Latvian0.2%(33)
British0.2%(30)
Swiss0.2%(30)
Norwegian0.2%(29)
Swedish0.1%(22)
Welsh0.1%(17)
Portuguese0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Ethiopian0.1%(10)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
Danish0%(5)
Arab0%(4)
Greek0%(2)
Belgian0%(1)
Finnish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(2,024)
Married51.3%(3,156)
Widowed4.8%(296)
Divorced10.9%(673)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(1,682)
Married47%(3,085)
Widowed15.3%(1,005)
Divorced12.1%(795)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alleghany County, Virginia?

Alleghany County, Virginia has about 14,859 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alleghany County, Virginia?

The typical household in Alleghany County, Virginia earns about $56,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alleghany County, Virginia expensive?

In Alleghany County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Alleghany County, Virginia?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alleghany County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alleghany County, Virginia?

About 11.6% of people in Alleghany County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alleghany County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alleghany County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,683 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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