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CITY · 2010 ACS

Glen Allen

Virginia · 14,774 residents · 8.798 sq mi
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Glen Allen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,230. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,774
+18%since 2000
from 12,562 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.7%(996)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(926)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(1,005)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.1%(902)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.7%(695)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.7%(2,169)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416%(2,369)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.1%(2,383)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.5%(1,853)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.8%(860)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.2%(468)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1%(148)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,230
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,044
+21%since 2000
from $25,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+6%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(9,185)
Black25.1%(3,714)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(574)
Asian6.2%(923)
Other3.4%(509)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(107)
Cuban0.5%(84)
Colombian0.5%(71)
Peruvian0.4%(65)
Costa Rican0.4%(59)
Spaniard0.4%(58)
Puerto Rican0.3%(49)
Salvadoran0.2%(38)
Dominican0.1%(12)
Ancestry
English12.7%(1,976)
American12.5%(1,952)
Irish10.5%(1,643)
German10.4%(1,619)
Italian4%(628)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(478)
Scottish2.1%(324)
Arab1.6%(243)
Lebanese1.5%(227)
British1.3%(202)
Dutch1.2%(186)
French1.2%(182)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(164)
Portuguese0.6%(93)
Polish0.6%(89)
Brazilian0.5%(84)
Swedish0.5%(83)
Greek0.4%(56)
West Indian0.3%(45)
Jamaican0.3%(45)
Czech0.3%(42)
Norwegian0.3%(41)
Swiss0.2%(32)
Turkish0.2%(30)
Canadian0.2%(27)
Finnish0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(17)
Egyptian0.1%(16)
Austrian0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(16)
Danish0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.7%(1,741)
Married60.9%(3,833)
Widowed4.4%(276)
Divorced7.1%(446)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(2,011)
Married50%(3,909)
Widowed8.3%(649)
Divorced16%(1,248)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Allen, Virginia?

Glen Allen, Virginia has about 14,774 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Allen, Virginia earns about $65,230 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 $243,500, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Allen, Virginia?

About 36.4% 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 4.6% 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 5,764 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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