Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,155 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,194 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sparta. The county was created 167 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Alleghany County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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North Carolina counties
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SpartaPopulation 1,723
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Quick Facts about Alleghany County
| Population | 11,194 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Anderson County, Anderson County, Allen Parish, Allegan County, Anderson County, Allen County, Alleghany County, Anderson County, Allegany County, Allegany County, Allegheny County, Allen County, Allen County |
| Area | 610 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-80.9017 36.5618) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-81.3077 36.575) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4913,-81.1272 |
| Named for | Allegheny Mountains |
| Capital | Sparta |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:26:07 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Alleghany County is located at 36°29'29"N 81°7'38"W (36.4913400, -81.1271900). It has 4 neighbors: Ashe County, Surry County, Wilkes County and Grayson County.
Alleghany County map
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The largest city of Alleghany County is Sparta with a population of 1,723. . See all Alleghany County cities & populated places.
Alleghany County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alleghany County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 1,723 | Human settlement in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Alleghany County
Official Website- Sparta
Demographics
The population of Alleghany County increased by 0.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,155 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,016 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,943 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,903 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,891 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,856 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,919 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,988 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,138 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,137 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,194 | 0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Alleghany County (3)
People born in Alleghany County, including Major League Baseball player Red Cox, politician Rufus A. Doughton, politician Walter C. Caudill, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Alleghany County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 14,701 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |