Alleghany County, Virginia

Total Population: 14,962

County Seat: Covington

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Two or More Races1.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.