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Alleghany County, Virginia

4 public bodies govern here, 2 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 1 farmers market. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
14,859
Median household income
$56,188
±4,205
Unemployed
2.3%
138 of 6,060 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
82.8%
5,288 of 6,383 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Alleghany County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Alleghany14,986 (2021)9212 Winterberry Ave, CovingtonWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 2

Cities, towns and villages in Alleghany County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
Town of Clifton Forge3,478 (2021)Po Box 631, Clifton ForgeWebsite
Town of Iron Gate316 (2021)Po Box 199, Iron Gate—

Special districts 1

Special districts in Alleghany County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Mountain Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservationPo Box 310, Warm Springs—

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    School district7 schools

    100 Central Circle, Low Moor, VA, 24457

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Jackson River Governor's School

    Specialized district1 schools

    Mountain Gateway Community College, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Clifton Forge Farmer's Market

    501 E. Ridgeway Street Clifton Forge, VA, 24422

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.