Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, Virginia | |
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 Mountain Road in Glen Allen, Virginia, with historical marker in the foreground | |
 Location of Glen Allen, Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°39′36″N 77°29′8″W / 37.66000°N 77.48556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County |  Henrico |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2) |
| • Land | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16,187 |
| • Density | 1,830/sq mi (707/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 23058-23060 |
| Area code | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-31200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494958[1] |
Glen Allen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 16,187[2] as of the 2020 Census, up from 14,774 at the 2010 census.[3]
History
Called "Mountain Road Crossing" when rail service began in 1836, the settlement which came to be known as Glen Allen took its name from the homestead of a local landowner, Mrs. Benjamin Allen. Its most noted resident was Captain John Cussons, a native Englishman, Confederate scout, author, and entrepreneur. Cussons made his residence here after the Civil War and founded a successful printing company. Later, he built a fashionable resort hotel adjacent to the railroad tracks, which was known as Forest Lodge.[4]
Glen Allen used to be mostly rural farmland, but it is now a growing suburb of Richmond.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.86 square miles (22.94 km2), of which 8.79 square miles (22.77 km2) are land and 0.069 square miles (0.18 km2), or 0.76%, are water.[3]
The Glen Allen census-designated place is in northern Henrico County, approximately 11 miles (18 km) north-northwest of downtown Richmond. The CDP is bordered to the north by the Chickahominy River, which forms the Henrico–Hanover County line. The eastern border of the CDP is Interstate 95, from the Chickahominy River south to East Parham Road. The southern border of the CDP follows East Parham Road, U.S. Route 1, Virginia State Route 157 (Mountain Road), Jessie Chavis Drive, North Run, Woodman Road, Blackburn Road, Winston Boulevard, and Indale Road to the CSX railroad line, which it follows south to Hungary Road. The western border of the CDP follows Hungary Spring Road, Old Route 33, Attems Way, and U.S. Route 33 (Staples Mill Road) to Courtney Road, then follows a power line northeast back to the CSX rail line. The border follows the railroad north to County Road 625 (Greenwood Road), then takes Old Washington Highway to the Chickahominy River.[5] Glen Allen uses two postal addresses, ZIP codes 23059 and 23060, which cover neighboring communities as well, including rural areas of Hanover County to the north.
The Glen Allen CDP includes all or portions of the communities of Hunton, Greenwood, Longdale, Holly Glen Estates, Biltmore, and Yellow Tavern.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6,202 | — | |
| 1990 | 9,010 | 45.3% | |
| 2000 | 12,562 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,774 | 17.6% | |
| 2020 | 16,187 | 9.6% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau[7] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Glen Allen had a population of 16,187, up from 14,774 at the 2010 census.[8] The median age was 39.9 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 85.2 males age 18 and over.[9]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 6,433 households in Glen Allen, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.3% were married-couple households, 14.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 6,654 housing units, of which 3.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.4%.[9]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,140 | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,130 | 25.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1,272 | 7.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 355 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,216 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 932 | 5.8% |
Income and poverty
The median income for a household in the CDP was $79,401. The per capita income for the CDP was $39,414. About 7% of the population were below the poverty line.[11]
Economy
The Henrico Sports & Events Center is located in Glen Allen, along with other businesses in the Virginia Center Commons area.
Notable people
- Gene Alley, former Major League Baseball shortstop
- Dave Brat, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia's 7th congressional district
- Chris Durkin, soccer[12][13]
- Zac Jones, NHL hockey player for the New York Rangers[14]
- Andrew Knizner, baseball player for the Seattle Mariners[15]
- R. C. Orlan, baseball pitcher
- Brian Ownby, soccer player[16]
- Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia's 7th congressional district
- Tyler Warren, professional American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts
References
- ^ "Glen Allen". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Census Quick Facts: Glen Allen VA".
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Rogers, Kyle (2018). "The Idle Hour: The Eccentric Life Of Capt. John Cussons". The UncommonWealth: Voices from the Library of Virginia. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "TIGERweb: Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ "Glen Allen, VA". U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic map series. ACME Mapper. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ "United States Census Bureau".
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "QuickFacts Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Giambalvo, Emily (August 11, 2018). "D.C. United's youngest player, Chris Durkin, focuses on development in first MLS season". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Glen Allen native Chris Durkin signs with D.C. United". Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 14, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Phillips, Michael (April 14, 2021). "New York rangers sign glen Allen's Zac Jones". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Chip (May 1, 2015). "NC State catcher adjusts to life behind the plate". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Former Deep Run, U.Va. player expected to join Kickers". Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 23, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
External links
Richmond/West End travel guide from Wikivoyage
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