U.S. County · Profile

Alleghany County

14.6KTotal Population
33Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-15.32%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Alleghany County has a population of 14,595 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

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):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.4%13,486
Black or African American5.2%759
Two or More Races1.9%277
Hispanic or Latino1.6%234
Some Other Race0.5%73
Asian0.1%15
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
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
$52,546
29.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,143
21.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.7%
19.1% above national average
Median Age
48.0 years

Income & Poverty

$52,546Median Household Income
$30,143Per Capita Income
13.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,546$68,475
Families$68,965$83,984
Married-couple Families$68,965$77,241
Nonfamily Households$30,023$32,425

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, Virginia.

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.

Sovrn site verification