Alleghany County's estimated 2026 population is 14,500 with a growth rate of -0.45% 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 -10.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alleghany County includes 92.39% White, 5.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.39%)
Black or African American (5.53%)
Two or more races (1.55%)
Other race (0.45%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,824 | 92.39% |
| Black or African American | 828 | 5.53% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alleghany County's average per capita income is $41,086. Household income levels show a median of $55,160. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,480 | - |
| Families | $72,101 | $87,411 |
| Households | $55,160 | $69,390 |
| Non Families | $31,108 | $41,304 |
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