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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Allen

Virginia · 12,562 residents · 8.798 sq mi
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Glen Allen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,205. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $127,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,562
+39%since 1990
from 9,010 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,428 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 1,024 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+5%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,205
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,719
+59%since 1990
from $16,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$811
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.3
+2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(6,069)
Black30.6%(2,754)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(79)
Asian1%(90)
Diversity Score57.8%(5,204)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(9,314)
Black19.4%(2,437)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(217)
Asian3%(382)
Diversity Score48.9%(6,140)
49
−15%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−37%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glen Allen, Virginia?

Glen Allen, Virginia has about 12,562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Allen, Virginia earns about $55,205 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 $127,100, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Allen, Virginia?

About 36.3% 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 2.5% of people in Glen Allen, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Allen, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Allen, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,552 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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