Alleghany County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alleghany County is located in Virginia with a total population of 14,962. It is the 99th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alleghany County is 48.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.3% 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 $55,160. This is 39% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $122,300. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Alleghany County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Alleghany County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.4% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.