Alleghany County, NC Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,344 | 10,790,063 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 48.1 | 200.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 0.90% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 52.7 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,045 | 4,184,344 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Alleghany County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,176 | $69,937 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.37% | 5.43% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $111,956 | $265,624 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $755 | $1,162 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 66.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.4 | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Alleghany County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 31.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.46 | 2.54 |
Health
Alleghany County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Alleghany County | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.7% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 20.7% | 19.0% |