North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,174 (100%) |
| Population Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 28 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,172 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,300 |
| Median Home Value | $214,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,804 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,853 (49.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,324 (17.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,627 (33.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,177 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 3,327 (64.3%) |
The table below compares Alleghany County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 94 | 7th |
| Population Density | # 86 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 92 | 9th |
| Per Capita Income | # 58 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 81 | 20th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
