Alleghany, California


Alleghany is a small census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States in the Sierra Nevada. It is situated in the Gold Country and continues to be a significant locale for gold mining. The Sixteen To One Mine has been in operation since the days of the California Gold Rush. The town is from the nearest highway and consists largely of a single main street. The town is home to a post office, a bar, and a mining museum. The population was 30 at the 2020 census.
The community was named in 1859 for the Alleghany Tunnel mine that fueled the growth of the town when it struck gold four years earlier. The mine itself was named for the Allegheny River.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 0.3 square miles, all of it land.

Demographics

Alleghany first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
The 2020 United States census reported that Alleghany had a population of 30. The population density was. The racial makeup of Alleghany was 77% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 0% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 7% from other races, and 17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7% of the population.
There were 16 households, out of which 31% included children under the age of 18. The average household size was 1.88. There were 10 families.
The age distribution was 10% under the age of 18, 70% aged 18 to 64, and 20% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 54.5years. There were 19 males and 11 females.
There were 25 housing units at an average density of, of which 16 were occupied. Of these, 56% were owner-occupied, and 44% were occupied by renters.

Politics

In the state legislature, Alleghany is in, and.
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Notable people