Alleghany County , North Carolina
Population: 11,075 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,272 Home $199,000 Rent $755/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,075 residents, Alleghany County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$44,272
Median Income
household
$199,000
Home Value
median
$755/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,272 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,059 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Median Home Value | $199,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $755/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,075 |
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.6%
Obesity
16.0%
Diabetes
17.9%
Smoking
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
No Physical Activity
27.6%
Depression
32.6%
Insufficient Sleep
76.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 34.7 · 35th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
27.48
🌀 Hurricane
59.07
🔥 Wildfire
45.77
❄️ Winter Storm
19.26
🌍 Earthquake
43.77
☀️ Drought
83.14
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