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Alleghany, CA
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California.
Population
19
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
0
Alleghany and its ZIP codes
Alleghany at a glance
- Alleghany is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Alleghany, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Alleghany.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,541
614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.6M
FY 2026, $9,147 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alleghany, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
64.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Alleghany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Goodyears BarCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| DownievilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| WashingtonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Sierra CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| North San JuanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| La PorteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Nevada CityCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| AltaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Clipper MillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Dutch FlatCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Little Grass ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
| DobbinsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.7 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 21 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alleghany, CA in?
- Alleghany is in Sierra County, California.
- What is the population of Alleghany, CA?
- About 19 people live in Alleghany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alleghany?
- Nearby places include Graniteville (5.9 mi), Goodyears Bar (6 mi), Downieville (7.2 mi), Washington (7.9 mi), Pike (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023