Alleghany County's estimated 2026 population is 11,457 with a growth rate of 0.34% 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 2.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alleghany County includes 91.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.33%)
Two or more races (6%)
Black or African American (1.48%)
Asian (0.77%)
Other race (0.23%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,115 | 91.33% |
| Two or more races | 665 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.77% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alleghany County's average per capita income is $33,490. Household income levels show a median of $44,272. The poverty rate stands at 17.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,133 | - |
| Families | $58,947 | $85,149 |
| Households | $44,272 | $70,579 |
| Non Families | $27,005 | $43,122 |
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