Glen Allen, VA Demographics
What is the population of Glen Allen?
There are 16,630 residents in Glen Allen, with a median age of 40. Of this, 47.82% are males and 52.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.82% of the resident pool in Glen Allen, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.7%. Additionally, 5.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,259 people in Glen Allen currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,630 | 2.4% |
| Male Population | 7,952 | 4.5% |
| Female Population | 8,678 | 0.5% |
Male Population 47.82%
Female Population 52.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,940 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,780 | 9.4% |
| Not Citizen | 910 | 20.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.82%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.7%
Not Citizen 5.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 19 | 26.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,281 | -14.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 533 | 51.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 272 | 3.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,259 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.12%
Moved from Same County 7.83%
Moved from Same State 3.26%
Moved from Different State 1.66%
Same House as Last Year 87.14%
What are the employment statistics in Glen Allen?
White-collar workers make up 86% of the working population in Glen Allen, while blue-collar employees account for 14%. There are also 1,524 entrepreneurs in Glen Allen (8.63% of the workforce); 11,252 workers employed in private companies (63.71%); and 3,224 people working in governmental institutions (18.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,190 | 114.5% |
| Blue Collar | 2,472 | 99.7% |
White Collar 86%
Blue Collar 14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,524 | 109.6% |
| Private Companies | 11,252 | 116.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,224 | 106.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,662 | 97.4% |
Self Employees 8.63%
Private Companies 63.71%
Governmental Workers 18.25%
Not for Profit Companies 9.41%
How many households are there in Glen Allen?
There are a total of 6,512 households in Glen Allen, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.44% of these Glen Allen households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.56%. Additionally, 30.56% of households have children and 69.44% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,512 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.9% |
| Family Households | 4,587 | 4.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,925 | -0.5% |
Family Households 70.44%
Non-Family Households 29.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,990 | -5.1% |
| Households without Children | 4,522 | 6.6% |
Households with Children 30.56%
Households without Children 69.44%
What are the median and average incomes in Glen Allen?
The average annual household income in Glen Allen is $109,603, while the median household income sits at $96,085 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $100,188, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $108,455. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,457 and $71,239, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,603 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $96,085 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 601 | -21.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,745 | 3.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Glen Allen?
There are 6,633 housing units in Glen Allen, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 6,512 occupied housing units in Glen Allen, 76.4% are owner-occupied, while 23.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $349,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,629 per month in Glen Allen.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,633 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 225 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 166 | -15.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 341 | 29.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 366 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 419 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,342 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,141 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,034 | 9.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 441 | -30.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 158 | 125.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,512 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,975 | 6.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,537 | -7.5% |
Owner Occupied 76.4%
Renter Occupied 23.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,827 | 7.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,148 | 2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $349,700 | 11.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $284,500 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,629 | 11.0% |
With Mortgage 76.92%
Without Mortgage 23.08%
What is the level of education in Glen Allen?
Approximately 27.31% of the population in Glen Allen holds a high school degree (that's 3,530 residents), while 22.17% have attained a college certificate (2,866 locals) and 25.89% have a bachelor's degree (3,346 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 296 | -32.1% |
| Some High School | 3,530 | 5.2% |
| Some College | 2,866 | -14.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,059 | -4.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,346 | 11.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,829 | 6.3% |
No High School 2.29%
Some High School 27.31%
Some College 22.17%
Associate Degree 8.19%
Bachelor's Degree 25.89%
Graduate Degree 14.15%
What is the marital status of Glen Allen residents?
A total of 3,700 people in Glen Allen have never been married (which represents 27.51% of the total population), while 7,681 of them are wedded (57.11%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 179 (1.33%) and 1,377 (10.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,700 | 3.6% |
| Married | 7,681 | 7.1% |
| Separated | 179 | -19.7% |
| Widowed | 691 | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 1,377 | -10.3% |
Never Married 27.51%
Married 57.11%
Separated 1.33%
Widowed 5.14%
Divorced 10.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Glen Allen?
The top three means of transportation people in Glen Allen use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 6,743 residents commute by car, 27 prefer going to work by walking and 5 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,743 | 6.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3 | N/A |
| Railroad | 5 | -28.6% |
| Walk | 27 | 145.4% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.