Alleghany County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,174 | — | #2,406 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,172 | -37.2% | #2,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.6 years | +35.2% | #119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,800 | -23.8% | #1,255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $675 | -42.0% | #2,852 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.8% | #2,119 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alleghany County has a population of 11,174, making it the #2,406 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alleghany County is $47,172, ranking #2,892 out of 3,222 counties — 37.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Alleghany County is $214,800 (-23.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $675/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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86.2% of residents in Alleghany County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.
About Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County, North Carolina has a total population of 11,174, making it the 2,406th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alleghany County is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alleghany County is $47,172, which ranks #2,892 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Alleghany County is $214,800, 23.8% below the national median. Renters in Alleghany County pay a median gross rent of $675 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alleghany County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Alleghany County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Alleghany County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.