Alleghany County, Virginia
Total Population: 14,962
County Seat: Covington
Median Home Value
$122,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$55,160
Across all households
Median Age
48.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.3%
65 Years and Over
25.8%
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
6.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$55,160
Mean Household Income
$69,390
Per Capita Income
$30,925
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
69.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$122,300
Median Rent
$774/mo
Total Housing Units
7,916
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Renter-Occupied
19.4%
Vacancy Rate
20.5%
Married Couple Households
47.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.1%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
82.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51005.