Alleghany County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 99th-largest in Virginia

The population of Alleghany County, Virginia is 14,962 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 99th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $55,160, the median home value is $122,300, and the median age is 48.1.

The population of Alleghany County has declined 9.7% since 2010 (16,203 → 14,632), a -0.73% annualized rate.

Alleghany County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,962

Population

-0.73%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,160

Median Income

$122,300

Median Home Value

Alleghany County covers 447 sq mi of land at 33.5 people per square mile.

About Alleghany County, VA

Age is the most distinctive thing about Alleghany County: a median age of 48.1, older than the national median. With 14,962 residents, Alleghany County is a county in Virginia.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $55,160, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $122,300, with typical rent around $774.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Alleghany County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Alleghany County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Alleghany County had a population of 16,203 in 2010 and 14,632 in 2024, a -9.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,203 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.72%.

Alleghany County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,632

Population (2024)

16,203

Population (2010)

16,203

Peak (2010)

-0.72%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,203	-	-	estimate
2011	16,163	-40	-0.25%	estimate
2012	16,035	-128	-0.79%	estimate
2013	15,926	-109	-0.68%	estimate
2014	15,613	-313	-1.97%	estimate
2015	15,432	-181	-1.16%	estimate
2016	15,393	-39	-0.25%	estimate
2017	15,143	-250	-1.62%	estimate
2018	15,016	-127	-0.84%	estimate
2019	14,898	-118	-0.79%	estimate
2020	15,194	+296	+1.99%	estimate
2021	15,007	-187	-1.23%	estimate
2022	14,764	-243	-1.62%	estimate
2023	14,698	-66	-0.45%	estimate
2024	14,632	-66	-0.45%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.4%
Black or African American	5.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.1

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

25.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.1%

5–9

4.1%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

5.3%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

9.6%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

9.1%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

14.5%

75–84

8.5%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 25.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,160$-35,814 vs state
Mean household income	$69,390
Per-capita income	$30,925
Poverty rate	9.7%+2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.2%
Employment-to-population	48.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.2%

Manufacturing

21.1%

Construction

9.0%

Retail trade

7.6%

Education & health care

7.0%

Public administration

6.2%

Finance & real estate

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Alleghany County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.2%

Carpool

87.0%

Public transit

4.0%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$122,300$-238,400 vs state

Median home value

$774

Median rent

80.6%

Homeownership rate

7,916

Total housing units

79.5%

Occupied

20.5%

Vacant

19.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.2%

With health insurance

88.5%

With broadband internet

20.2%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

19.2%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.1%

High School+

15.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alleghany County, Virginia has a population of 14,962 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 99th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 34 people per square mile.

The population of Alleghany County has declined 9.7% since 2010 (16,203 → 14,632), a -0.73% annualized rate.

The median household income in Alleghany County, Virginia is $55,160, with mean (average) household income of $69,390 and per-capita income of $30,925. 9.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Alleghany County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.4%), Black or African American (5.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Alleghany County, Virginia is 48.1 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Alleghany County is $122,300 and median monthly rent is $774. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,916 total housing units, 20.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Alleghany County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Alleghany County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.