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 204 years ago in 1821.
County Snapshot
Alleghany County at a glance
Alleghany County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
Clifton ForgePopulation 3,444
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7876,-80.0070 |
| Named for | Allegheny Mountains |
| Altitude | 1,437 feet / 438 meters |
| Capital | Covington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1822 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:49:25 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
Alleghany County map
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The largest city of Alleghany County is Clifton Forge with a population of 3,444. Other cities include and Iron Gate population 352. See all Alleghany County cities & populated places.
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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Alleghany County
Official Website- 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 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Alleghany County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,194 people.
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