Glen Allen is a CDP located in Henrico County Virginia. Glen Allen has a 2024 population of 16,491. Glen Allen is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 11.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,842 in 2020.
The average household income in Glen Allen is $104,515 with a poverty rate of 4.71%. The median age in Glen Allen is 39.8 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glen Allen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,551 | 58.79% |
| Black or African American | 4,308 | 26.52% |
| Asian | 1,343 | 8.27% |
| Two or more races | 547 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 459 | 2.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,339 | 2.56 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 3,287 | 3.4 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 1,935 | 1.12 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 933 | 2.62 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 184 | 2.3 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 491 | 4.48% |
| Associates Degree | 971 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,878 | 26.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,720 | 15.69% |
| High School Graduate | 2,093 | 19.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 436 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 2,372 | 21.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,721 | 6,432 | 2,719 |
| Black | 2,676 | 2,436 | 1,205 |
| Asian | 1,015 | 867 | 618 |
| Hispanic | 395 | 193 | 34 |
| Other Race | 267 | 96 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 103 | 19 |
| Islander | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,745 | $62,246 | $70,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,752 | $93,899 | $79,209 |
| High School Graduate | $45,672 | $49,107 | $40,433 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,518 | $0 | $23,036 |
| Overall | $56,841 | $59,696 | $53,547 |
| Some College | $47,577 | $52,355 | $44,634 |
$56,841
Average Earnings
$59,696
Average Male
$53,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.2% of Glen Allen residents speak only English, while 12.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,365 | 320 | 3.42% |
| Hispanic | 667 | 307 | 46.03% |
| Other | 459 | 246 | 53.59% |
| Black | 4,302 | 75 | 1.74% |
| Multiple | 547 | 63 | 11.52% |
4.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.56%
Male Poverty Rate
4.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glen Allen is Other, with 53.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glen Allen is Black, with 1.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.19% |
| High School | 10.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.28% |
| Some College | 0.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.72% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
| Female Employed | 0.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,196 | $119,868 |
| Households | $88,206 | $104,515 |
| Married Families | $123,015 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,503 | $67,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
696
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 230 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 65 to 74 | 208 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 6.55% |
| Black | 190 | 6.08% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.51%
Born in Glen Allen
86.44%
Native Born
13.56%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
8.91%
Naturalized
86.44% of Glen Allen residents were born in the United States, with 59.51% having been born in Virginia. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,491 | 122 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 16,369 | 123 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 16,246 | 1,463 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 14,783 | -59 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 14,842 | -646 | -4.17% |
| 2019 | 15,488 | -966 | -5.87% |
| 2018 | 16,454 | 115 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 16,339 | -185 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 16,524 | 1,517 | 10.11% |
| 2015 | 15,007 | -457 | -2.96% |
| 2014 | 15,464 | -122 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 15,586 | 64 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 15,522 | 501 | 3.34% |
| 2011 | 15,021 | 247 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 14,774 | 0 | 0% |