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Glen Dale

West Virginia · 1,526 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Glen Dale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $125,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,526
−2%since 2000
from 1,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+9%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Dale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,869
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,980
+11%since 2000
from $24,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,526)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,479)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.9%(60)
Diversity Score
4
+63%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Dale, West Virginia?

Glen Dale, West Virginia has about 1,526 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Dale, West Virginia?

The typical household in Glen Dale, West Virginia earns about $48,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Dale, West Virginia expensive?

In Glen Dale, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $125,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Dale, West Virginia?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Dale, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Dale, West Virginia?

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

Has Glen Dale, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Dale, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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