Alleghany County, Virginia

Alleghany County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,250 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,701 inhabitants. Its county seat is Covington. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821.

Alleghany County locator map
Location of Alleghany County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Alleghany County

Population : 14,701 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Different from : Anderson County, Anderson County, Allen County, Allen County, Allegheny County, Allen County, Allegan County, Anderson County, Anderson County, Allen County, Allegany County, Alleghany County, Allegany County
Area : 1162 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.7%
Land as percent of area : 99.3%
Named for : Allegheny Mountains
Altitude : 1,437 feet / 438 meters
Capital : Covington
Establishment : January 01, 1822
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:53:26 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -10.54% (2010-2020)
Covington Va - Allegheny General District Court image
Covington Va - Allegheny General District Court
Covington Va - Allegheny General District Court image
Covington Va - Allegheny General District Court image

Geography

Alleghany County is located at 37°47'15"N 80°0'25"W (37.7876000, -80.0069900). It has 7 neighbors: Bath County, Craig County, Botetourt County, Covington, Rockbridge County, Greenbrier County and Monroe County.

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Alleghany County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alleghany County.

City Name Population Title
Clifton Forge 3,444 Town in Virginia
Iron Gate 352 Town of the United States

Alleghany County has 7 neighbours.

  • Covington

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Alleghany County decreased by 10.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 16,250 - census
2011 16,163 -0.54% estimation process
2012 16,034 -0.8% estimation process
2013 15,923 -0.7% estimation process
2014 15,605 -2.04% estimation process
2015 15,425 -1.17% estimation process
2016 15,387 -0.25% estimation process
2017 15,128 -1.71% estimation process
2018 14,986 -0.95% estimation process
2019 14,860 -0.85% estimation process
2020 14,701 -1.08% estimation process

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