Alleghany County, North Carolina
Total Population: 11,075
County Seat: Sparta
Median Home Value
$199,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$44,272
Across all households
Median Age
51.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
16.6%
65 Years and Over
29.7%
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.3%
No Health Insurance
14.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$44,272
Mean Household Income
$70,579
Per Capita Income
$33,059
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$199,000
Median Rent
$755/mo
Total Housing Units
7,752
Owner-Occupied
77.1%
Renter-Occupied
22.9%
Vacancy Rate
34.9%
Married Couple Households
55.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
—
Male Householder, No Partner
19.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.6%
Average Household Size
2.15
Broadband Internet Access
81.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37005.