Alleghany County Summary

Life in Alleghany County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alleghany County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alleghany County:

  • The population in Alleghany County is 10,989.

  • The median home value in Alleghany County is $258,998.

  • The median income in Alleghany County is $42,115.

  • The median rent in Alleghany County is $708.

  • The unemployment rate in Alleghany County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Alleghany County is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Alleghany County is 69.3° and there are 112.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Alleghany County

List Of Cities & Towns in Alleghany County

Sparta, NC Population 1,795

Map Of Alleghany County

Alleghany County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Alleghany County is 69.3°.

  • There are 91.48 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.5 inches of rain each year with 6.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:50 hours of sun each day in Alleghany County.

StatAlleghany County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days91.48
Rainfall112.5
Snowfall6.2
Sunny_hours4:50
69.3°
Average High
112.5
Inches of Rain

Alleghany County Photos

Alleghany County Courthouse Sparta Nc
Source: Wikipedia User G Keith Hall | CC BY-SA 3.0

Alleghany County Demographics

Population over time in Alleghany County

The current population in Alleghany County is 10,989. The population has decreased -0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,910 -1.6%
2021 11,085 0.7%
2020 11,008 -

Gender in Alleghany County

  • Alleghany County is 51.4% female with 5,649 female residents.

  • Alleghany County is 48.6% male with 5,339 male residents.

Female
51.4% (5,649)
Male
48.6% (5,339)
Gender Alleghany County NC USA
Female 51.4% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Alleghany County

Alleghany County is:

  • 86.2% White with 9,478 White residents.

  • 1.8% African American with 202 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 33 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 141 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.0% Hispanic with 1,103 Hispanic residents.

White
86.2% (9,478)
African American
1.8% (202)
American Indian
0.3% (32)
Asian
0.3% (33)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.3% (141)
Hispanic
10.0% (1,103)

Table: Alleghany County By Race

Race Alleghany County NC USA
White 86.2% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 1.8% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.0% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Alleghany County, North Carolina

  • 6.0% of households in Alleghany County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.9% of households in Alleghany County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Alleghany County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Alleghany County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Alleghany County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Alleghany County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Alleghany County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Alleghany County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Alleghany County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Alleghany County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (658)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.9% (761)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.3% (1,462)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.9% (1,417)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.1% (1,883)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (1,549)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (1,226)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (1,201)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (309)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (518)
Income Alleghany County NC USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.9% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alleghany County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Alleghany County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (659)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,428)
High School / GED
30% (3,296)
Some College
22% (2,417)
Associate's Degree
9% (989)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,428)
Master's Degree
6% (659)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (109)
Education Alleghany County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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