Alleghany County's estimated 2026 population is 14,418 with a growth rate of -0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alleghany County is the 101st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,203 and has seen a growth of -11.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.3 years
Female: 50.8 years
Male: 46.4 years
There are 12,116 adults, (3,905 of whom are seniors) in Alleghany County.
Female: 7,486 (50.4%)
Male: 7,373 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Alleghany County includes 91.96% White, 5.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,664 | 91.96% |
| Black or African American | 778 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 249 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.11% |
Alleghany County's average per capita income is $42,593. Household income levels show a median of $56,188. The poverty rate stands at 11.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,591 | - |
| Families | $73,409 | $94,979 |
| Households | $56,188 | $74,436 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $42,347 |
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