2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,075
Alleghany County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 11,075. The median household income is $44,272, 32% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.4%, median home value is $199,000, and 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
11,075
2023 estimate
Rank #2413 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,272
Household
Rank #2943 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$199,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1247 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1437 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% below North Carolina avg·32% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below North Carolina avg·16% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% below North Carolina avg·17% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,059
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
47.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below North Carolina avg·5% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below North Carolina avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
7,752
Households
5,049
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,273
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below North Carolina avg·5% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below North Carolina avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.8%
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