U.S. County · Profile

Alleghany County

11.3KTotal Population
48Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.28%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Alleghany County has a population of 11,342 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Alleghany County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):10.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.5%10,605
Hispanic or Latino10.0%1,134
Two or More Races3.7%420
Black or African American1.9%215
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%34
Asian0.3%34
Some Other Race0.3%34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Alleghany County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$42,115
43.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,330
15.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.5%
69.6% above national average
Median Age
50.6 years

Income & Poverty

$42,115Median Household Income
$32,330Per Capita Income
19.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$42,115$70,181
Families$57,432$84,940
Married-couple Families$57,432$64,324
Nonfamily Households$26,619$28,749

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Alleghany County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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