Alleghany County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,500, reflecting a -0.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Alleghany County is the 101st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 16,203 and has grown -10.51% since 2010.
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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