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Glen Allen

Alabama · 433 residents · 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 $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $98,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
−2%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3244215186147111990201020202024Glen Allen
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,827 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,025
+29%since 2000
from $17,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+125%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(353)
Black6.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6%(26)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.9%(17)
Diversity Score38.2%(165)
Diversity Score
38
+3%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Allen, Alabama?

Glen Allen, Alabama has about 433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Allen, Alabama earns about $38,750 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Allen, Alabama?

About 13.0% 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 17.6% 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 77 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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