Alleghany County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alleghany County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 11,075. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alleghany County is 51.4 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alleghany County is $44,272. This is 37% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $199,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alleghany County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.