2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,962
Alleghany County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 14,962. The median household income is $55,160, 15% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.1%, median home value is $122,300, and 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 35% below the national average.
Population
14,962
2023 estimate
Rank #2161 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,160
Household
Rank #2347 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$122,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2489 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2664 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.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below Virginia avg·15% below national avg
Poverty Rate
1% below Virginia avg·13% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% below Virginia avg·14% 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 →
$30,925
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
56% below Virginia avg·42% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Virginia avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above Virginia avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% above Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
7,916
Households
6,292
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,229
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
47% below Virginia avg·35% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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