Alleghany County, VA

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2023 Population

14,962

1.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

48.1

0.208% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.1%

4.36% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,160

4.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$122,300

1.05% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

6,070

0.165% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Alleghany County, VA had a population of 15k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $55,160. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Alleghany County, VA declined from 15,159 to 14,962, a −1.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,546 to $55,160, a 4.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alleghany County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.53%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), White (Hispanic) (1%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.454%).

None of the households in Alleghany County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Alleghany County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alleghany County, VA are Mountain Gateway Community College (373 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Alleghany County, VA was $122,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.6%.

Most people in Alleghany County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Alleghany County, VA was 3 cars per household.

Alleghany County, VA borders Bath County, VA, Botetourt County, VA, Craig County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Covington city, VA, Greenbrier County, WV, and Monroe County, WV.

United States Virginia

Population & Diversity

Alleghany County, VA is home to a population of 15k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.2% of Alleghany County, VA residents were born outside of the country (180 people).

In 2023, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Alleghany County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 828 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 216 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Alleghany County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Alleghany County, VA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alleghany County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alleghany County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 16
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
828 ± 144
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
216 ± 145

1.5%

Hispanic Population

225 people

1.5% of the people in Alleghany County, VA are hispanic (225 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alleghany County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

180 people

1.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

160 people

As of 2023, 1.2% of Alleghany County, VA residents (180 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alleghany County, VA was 1.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alleghany County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
370 ± 93
Gulf War (2001-)
176 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
114 ± 56

Alleghany County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alleghany County, VA employs 6.07k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Alleghany County, VA were Manufacturing (1,283 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (806 people), and Educational Services (786 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($62,746), Wholesale Trade ($57,031), and Construction ($49,917).

Employment

Occupations

6.07k

2023 Value

± 552

0.165%

1 Year growth

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alleghany County, VA grew at a rate of 0.165%, from 6.06k employees to 6.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alleghany County, VA, are Production Occupations (703 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (701 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (567 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alleghany County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.07k

2023 Value

± 552

0.165%

1 Year growth

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alleghany County, VA grew at a rate of 0.165%, from 6.06k employees to 6.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alleghany County, VA, are Manufacturing (1,283 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (806 people), and Educational Services (786 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alleghany County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Alleghany County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,889

Median earning men ± $6,297

$32,348

Median earning women ± $3,032

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($62,375), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($57,565), and Wholesale Trade ($57,031).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($62,925), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,891), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,362).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

32
Other Services (except Public Administration)
22
Retail Trade
16
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$33.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$11.1k
Retail Trade
$10.8k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Alleghany County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Alleghany County, VA awarded 373 degrees. The student population of Alleghany County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 415 male students and 587 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alleghany County, VA are White (334 and 89.5%), followed by Black or African American (22 and 5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 1.61%), and Unknown (6 and 1.61%).

The largest universities in Alleghany County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Mountain Gateway Community College (373 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alleghany County, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (98 and 26.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (69 and 18.5%), and Electrician (35 and 9.38%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,002 students enrolled in Alleghany County, VA, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 809 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
69 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Alleghany County, VA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Alleghany County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mountain Gateway Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

373 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mountain Gateway Community College with 373 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 181 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alleghany County, VA, which is 0.943 times less than the 192 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 334 degrees mean that there were 15.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2023, 0.988% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Bachelors Degree (1.5M), and Some college (1.37M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alleghany County, VA was $122,300 in 2023, which is 0.403 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,600 to $122,300, a 1.05% decrease. The homeownership rate in Alleghany County, VA is 80.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Alleghany County, VA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alleghany County, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Alleghany County, VA is $55,160. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Alleghany County, VA was Census Tract 802.01, Alleghany County, VA with a value of $64,219, followed by Census Tract 803.02, Alleghany County, VA and Census Tract 801, Alleghany County, VA, with respective values of $62,188 and $59,093.

In 2024, 9.26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alleghany County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.14%.

Housing

Property

$122,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,855

$5,070

Median Property Taxes

±$451

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alleghany County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alleghany County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.6% of the housing units in Alleghany County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alleghany County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 802.01, Alleghany County, VA
Census Tract 803.02, Alleghany County, VA
Census Tract 801, Alleghany County, VA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alleghany County, VA was Census Tract 802.01, Alleghany County, VA with a value of $64,219, followed by Census Tract 803.02, Alleghany County, VA and Census Tract 801, Alleghany County, VA, with respective values of $62,188 and $59,093.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,160

Median Household Income

± $3,351

6.29k

Number of Households

± 525

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.29k households in Alleghany County, VA grew to $55,160 from the previous year's value of $52,546.

The following chart displays the households in Alleghany County, VA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alleghany County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (7.88%)
Worked At Home (4%)

In 2023, 87% of workers in Alleghany County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.88%) and those who worked at home (4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alleghany County, VA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in Alleghany County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alleghany County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 9.26% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alleghany County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.14%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alleghany County, VA (1.92k out of 14.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alleghany County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Alleghany County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 196 in Alleghany County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 77.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.2% of the population of Alleghany County, VA has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 21.7% on Medicare, 9.38% on non-group plans, and 2.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alleghany County, VA see 2,498 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.96% increase from the previous year (2,450 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3709 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2967 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,498 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alleghany County, VA

Primary care physicians in Alleghany County, VA see an average of 2,498 patients per year. This represents a 1.96% increase from the previous year (2,450 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.77%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

21.7%

Medicare

9.38%

Non-Group

2.85%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alleghany County, VA declined by 9% from 7.44% to 6.77%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2017, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 80.1 in Alleghany County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alleghany County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Alleghany County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alleghany County, VA.