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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glen Allen

Virginia · 9,010 residents · 8.798 sq mi
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Glen Allen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,359. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 3,552 residents. Median home value is $91,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,010
−28%vs 2000
vs 12,562 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,024 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,359
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,205 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,130
−37%vs 2000
vs $25,719 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$412
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $811 in 2000
US average: $450
84.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
2.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(9,314)
Black19.4%(2,437)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(217)
Asian3%(382)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(6,140)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(6,069)
Black30.6%(2,754)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(79)
Asian1%(90)
Other1.1%(97)
Diversity Score57.8%(5,204)
58
+18%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.9%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glen Allen, Virginia?

Glen Allen, Virginia has about 9,010 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Allen, Virginia earns about $40,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Allen, Virginia expensive?

In Glen Allen, Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Allen, Virginia?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Allen, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Allen, Virginia?

About 5.4% of people in Glen Allen, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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