Virginia

Alleghany

15,223
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Alleghany

Alleghany, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 2,816. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 15,223.

Its recorded population peaked at 29,149 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 48 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Averell's Wytheville Raid - Monroe County Approach, Averell's Second Raid — Skirmish at Rocky Gap, Skirmish at Sweet Springs (Monroe County), and 16 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202015,223
201016,250
200012,926
199024,846
198028,442
197028,022
196028,458
195028,934
194029,149
193027,027
192021,496
191019,921
190016,330
18909,283
18805,586
18703,674
18606,765
18503,515
18402,749
18302,816
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Alleghany

Military engagements that took place in Alleghany, Virginia.

Averell's Wytheville Raid - Monroe County Approach
1863
Averell's Second Raid — Skirmish at Rocky Gap
1863
Skirmish at Sweet Springs (Monroe County)
1863
Hunter's Retreat Through the Mountains (June-July 1864)
1864

Historic places in Alleghany

National Register of Historic Places listings in Alleghany, Virginia.

Humpback Bridge
Callaghan
Luke Mountain Historic District
Covington
Persinger House
Covington
Sweet Chalybeate Springs
Sweet Chalybeate
Massie House
Falling Spring
Rosedale Historic District
Covington
Jefferson School
Clifton Forge
Fudge House
Covington
Clifton Forge Historic District
Clifton Forge
Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church
Selma
Wood Hall
Callaghan
Clifton Forge Commercial Historic District
Clifton Forge
Longdale Furnace Historic District
Clifton Forge
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Frequently asked about Alleghany

When does Alleghany first appear in the US census?
Alleghany, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 2,816.
What is the population of Alleghany?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Alleghany had a recorded population of 15,223.
When did Alleghany's population peak?
Alleghany's recorded population peaked at 29,149 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Alleghany?
4 documented military engagements took place in Alleghany, including Averell's Wytheville Raid - Monroe County Approach, Averell's Second Raid — Skirmish at Rocky Gap, Skirmish at Sweet Springs (Monroe County).
How many historic places are in Alleghany?
16 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alleghany, Virginia.
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