Alleghany County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alleghany County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37005
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 234.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 236.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.489356
- Longitude
- -81.132299
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,842
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,012
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,897 | 91.3% |
| Hispanic | 947 | 8.7% |
| White | 9,388 | 86.6% |
| Black | 179 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,510 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 5.6% |
| White | 8,056 | 89.4% |
| Black | 341 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,174
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,034
- Poverty Rate
- 15.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,770
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,932 | 88.9% |
| Black | 193 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,319
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,751 | 23.9% |
| Republican | 3,004 | 41.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,528 | 34.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,547 | 48.5% |
| Female | 3,771 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,441 | 88.0% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 5.0% |
| Black | 70 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,928
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,517 | 70.1% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 27.0% |
| Black | 38 | 54.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,410 | 67.9% |
| Female | 2,517 | 66.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,308 (26.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,051 (23.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,804
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $214,032
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $693
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 20.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.