Alleghany County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alleghany County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51005
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 446.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 449.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.787905
- Longitude
- -80.008669
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,781
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,044
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,580 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 1.4% |
| White | 13,532 | 91.5% |
| Black | 762 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,981 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 0.5% |
| White | 11,267 | 93.5% |
| Black | 511 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.2% |
| 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)
- 14,859
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,843
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,693
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,664 | 92.0% |
| Black | 778 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,546
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,235 | 40.2% |
| Republican | 3,822 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,489 | 23.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,068 | 48.1% |
| Female | 5,478 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,527 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 1.1% |
| Black | 109 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,314
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,854 | 50.9% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 47.5% |
| Black | 34 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 30 | 45.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,631 | 51.9% |
| Female | 2,683 | 49.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,393 (39.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,620 (14.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,913
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,592
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $798
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.