Glen Allen, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
16,630
Population
1,890/sq mi density
$96,085
Median Income
$42,974 per capita
$338,000
Home Value
$516,047 Zillow
$1,719
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,085 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $1,719/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,630
Census 2023
Population Density
1,890
per square mile
Land Area
8.8
square miles (22.8 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 25.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 10.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
56.1%
Black
25.9%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
10.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.2%
Spanish
12.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.1%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.3%
28% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.4%
60% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.419
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,630 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,890 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
Language
| English Only | 84.2% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 9.3% |
| Health Insurance | 96.6% |
| Uninsured | 3.4% |
| Broadband Access | 95.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.419 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |