Alleghany County, North Carolina

Total Population: 11,075

County Seat: Sparta

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.5%
Two or More Races2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37005.