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Glen Allen

Alabama · 421 residents (2025 est.) · 6.526 sq mi
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Glen Allen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,313. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $89,600. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
−16%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+44%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:421 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3244215186147111990201020202024Glen Allen
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,313
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,827 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,336
+64%since 2000
from $17,877 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+18%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+71%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(363)
Black15.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(328)
Black10.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score26.4%(98)
Diversity Score
26
−29%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Allen, Alabama?

Glen Allen, Alabama has about 372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Allen, Alabama?

The typical household in Glen Allen, Alabama earns about $46,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Allen, Alabama expensive?

In Glen Allen, Alabama, the median home is worth about $89,600.

How educated are people in Glen Allen, Alabama?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Allen, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Allen, Alabama?

About 10.3% of people in Glen Allen, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Allen, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Allen, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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