Alleghany County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,859 | — | #2,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,188 | -25.2% | #2,398 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.3 years | +24.2% | #345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,800 | -55.4% | #2,566 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,380 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.6% | #1,174 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alleghany County has a population of 14,859, making it the #2,170 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alleghany County is $56,188, ranking #2,398 out of 3,222 counties — 25.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Alleghany County is $125,800 (-55.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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93.4% of residents in Alleghany County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Alleghany County, Virginia
Alleghany County, Virginia has a total population of 14,859, making it the 2,170th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alleghany County is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alleghany County is $56,188, which ranks #2,398 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Alleghany County is $125,800, 55.4% below the national median. Renters in Alleghany County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alleghany County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Alleghany County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Alleghany County, Virginia 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.