Alleghany County's estimated 2026 population is 11,556 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alleghany County is the 93rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 11,136 and has seen a growth of 3.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.6 years
Female: 52.7 years
Male: 52.3 years
There are 9,342 adults, (3,435 of whom are seniors) in Alleghany County.
Female: 5,655 (50.6%)
Male: 5,519 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Alleghany County includes 88.88% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,932 | 88.88% |
| Two or more races | 785 | 7.03% |
| Other race | 203 | 1.82% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
Alleghany County's average per capita income is $35,480. Household income levels show a median of $47,172. The poverty rate stands at 15.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,067 | - |
| Families | $67,340 | $85,519 |
| Households | $47,172 | $70,176 |
| Non Families | $25,240 | $42,315 |
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