Alleghany County, NC

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Population

10,935

0.616% growth

Median Age

49.2


Median Household Income

$38,944

1.54% growth

Poverty Rate

21%


Number of Employees

4,447

0.869% decline

Median Property Value

$136,000

3.34% decline

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Health

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About

In 2017, Alleghany County, NC had a population of 10.9k people with a median age of 49.2 and a median household income of $38,944. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Alleghany County, NC grew from 10,868 to 10,935, a 0.616% increase and its median household income grew from $38,352 to $38,944, a 1.54% increase.

The population of Alleghany County, NC is 87.3% White Alone, 9.45% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.43% Black or African American Alone. 7.77% of the people in Alleghany County, NC speak a non-English language, and 95.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Alleghany County, NC is $136,000, and the homeownership rate is 75%. Most people in Alleghany County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Alleghany County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Alleghany County, NC employs 4.45k people. The largest industries in Alleghany County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (695 people), Construction (565 people), and Retail Trade (564 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($67,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,375), and Utilities ($36,528).

Median household income in Alleghany County, NC is $38,944. Males in Alleghany County, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Alleghany County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,944

2017 value

± $2,715

1.54%

1 Year Growth

± 8.83%

Households in Alleghany County, NC have a median annual income of $38,944, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,352 in 2016, which represents a 1.54% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in Alleghany County, NC made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alleghany County, NC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alleghany County, NC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alleghany County, NC by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alleghany County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. Census Tract 9503

  3. Census Tract 9502

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alleghany County, NC was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $42,414, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $40,507 and $28,526.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Alleghany County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alleghany County, NC (2.27k out of 10.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,924 ± 249

  2. Hispanic

    514 ± 183

  3. Other

    278 ± 162

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alleghany County, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.45k

2017 Value

± 394

-0.869%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Alleghany County, NC declined at a rate of -0.869%, from 4.49k employees to 4.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alleghany County, NC, are Management Occupations (556 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (532 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (475 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alleghany County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Alleghany County, NC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (556 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (532 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (475 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Alleghany County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.76 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.01 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.98 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Alleghany County, NC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($71,806), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($48,875), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($47,344).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.45k

2017 Value

± 394

-0.869%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Alleghany County, NC declined at a rate of -0.869%, from 4.49k employees to 4.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alleghany County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (695 people), Construction (565 people), and Retail Trade (564 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alleghany County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Alleghany County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Alleghany County, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (695 people), Construction (565 people), and Retail Trade (564 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Alleghany County, NC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6.05 times higher than expected), Construction (2.03 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.23 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Alleghany County, NC, by median earnings, are Information ($67,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,375), and Utilities ($36,528).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $50.4B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $35.3B

  3. Machinery

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $35.3B and Machinery and $34.5B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$407B

2015 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $25.6B

  2. Georgia

    $25.4B

  3. Virginia

    $25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

85.8% of the population of Alleghany County, NC has health coverage, with 28.9% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Alleghany County, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Alleghany County, NC see 834 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.05% decrease from the previous year (907 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5424 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 452 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

834 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Alleghany County, NC see an average of 834 patients per year. This represents a 8.05% decrease from the previous year (907 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alleghany County, NC in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

14.2%

Uninsured

28.9%

Employer Coverage

20.2%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alleghany County, NC declined by 10.5% from 15.8% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alleghany County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Alleghany County, NC is home to a population of 10.9k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.71% of Alleghany County, NC residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Alleghany County, NC is composed of 9.55k White Alone residents (87.3%), 1.03k Hispanic or Latino residents (9.45%), 266 Black or African American Alone residents (2.43%), 51 Two or More Races residents (0.466%), 22 Asian Alone residents (0.201%), 12 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.11%), 2 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0183%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Alleghany County, NC are Spanish or Spanish Creole (751 speakers), Arabic (21 speakers), and French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (18 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

50

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

37

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Alleghany County, NC was 49.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 50, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Alleghany County, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Alleghany County, NC residents was 49.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.71%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

5.47%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 5.71% of Alleghany County, NC residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alleghany County, NC was 5.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alleghany County, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 Alleghany County, NC residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2017 Citizenship

95.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.4% of Alleghany County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Alleghany County, NC was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    9.55k ± 19

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1.03k ± 387

  3. Black or African American Alone

    266 ± 83

In 2017, there were 9.24 times more White Alone residents (9.55k people) in Alleghany County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k Hispanic or Latino and 266 Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Alleghany County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    751 speakers (7.2%)

  2. Arabic

    21 speakers (0.201%)

  3. French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)

    18 speakers (0.173%)

7.77% of Alleghany County, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Alleghany County, NC was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 7.2% of the overall population of Alleghany County, NC are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.201% speak Arabic and 0.173% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    467 ± 78

  2. Korea

    94 ± 49

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    59 ± 58

Alleghany County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.97 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Alleghany County, NC was $136,000 in 2017, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $140,700 to $136,000, a 3.34% decrease. The homeownership rate in Alleghany County, NC is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Alleghany County, NC have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Alleghany County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$38,944

Median Household Income

± $2,715

4.74k

Number of Households

± 394

In 2017, the median household income of the 4.74k households in Alleghany County, NC grew to $38,944 from the previous year's value of $38,352.

The following chart displays the households in Alleghany County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$136,000

2017 Median

± $14,276

$140,700

2016 Median

± $12,961

In 2017, the median property value in Alleghany County, NC declined from to $136,000 from the previous year's value of $140,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Alleghany County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alleghany County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Alleghany County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alleghany County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

75%

2017 Homeownership

75.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 75% of the housing units in Alleghany County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Alleghany County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alleghany County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alleghany County, NC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alleghany County, NC have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Alleghany County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.2%

  2. Carpooled

    10.5%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.21%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Alleghany County, NC was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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