The 2000 Census showed that Alleghany County had a population of 12,926 people. This represented 0.18% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 74th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Alleghany had a population of 16,242 people. This is an increase of 25.65% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 16,250 | +25.72% | |
2009 | 16,242 | +25.65% | -0.47% since 2008 |
2008 | 16,319 | +26.25% | -0.74% since 2007 |
2007 | 16,440 | +27.19% | -0.24% since 2006 |
2006 | 16,479 | +27.49% | -0.16% since 2005 |
2005 | 16,506 | +27.7% | -0.48% since 2004 |
2004 | 16,586 | +28.32% | -0.29% since 2003 |
2003 | 16,634 | +28.69% | -1.66% since 2002 |
2002 | 16,914 | +30.85% | -0.87% since 2001 |
2001 | 17,063 | +32.01% | +32.01% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 12,926 | The Last Census |
Alleghany County had 5,812 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Alleghany County has a total area<3> of 445.7 square miles [1,154 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (1.04 square miles [2.7 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Alleghany County had a population density of 29.07 people per square mile [11.22 people/km²], making it the state's 85th most densely populated county (out of 134 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Alleghany County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Alleghany and the state of Virginia. Click here for the Alleghany County QuickFact (QF-51005).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Alleghany County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Bath | QF-51017 | NE | 4,482 | 5,048 | -11.21% |
Botetourt | QF-51023 | SE | 32,551 | 30,496 | 6.74% |
Craig | QF-51045 | SW | 4,969 | 5,091 | -2.4% |
Rockbridge | QF-51163 | E | 21,294 | 20,808 | 2.34% |
Greenbrier (WV) | QF-54025 | W | 34,527 | 34,453 | 0.21% |
Monroe (WV) | QF-54063 | SW | 13,715 | 14,583 | -5.95% |
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