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Alleghany County

Virginia · 15,223 residents · 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 $48,513. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,223
+18%since 2000
from 12,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+20%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Alleghany County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,513
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,048
+43%since 2000
from $19,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(12,428)
Black2.4%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(47)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(961)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(13,754)
Black4.4%(676)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(178)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other1.8%(269)
Diversity Score18.7%(2,845)
Segregation Score25%(3,809)
Diversity Score
19
+152%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alleghany County, Virginia?

Alleghany County, Virginia has about 15,223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alleghany County, Virginia earns about $48,513 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $616 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 15.7% 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 2,047 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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