Glen Allen: Demographics & People
Glen Allen's population stands at 17,551 people, in 6,956 households. Population grew 5.5% from 16,630 (2022) to 17,551 (2024). Median age 40.1 years. (0.7y older than Henrico County; 2.3y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 48% White (non-Hispanic) and 29% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.57). 68% of households are family-led. County is losing 945 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.5% from 16,630 (2022) to 17,551 (2024) — about 9.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~18,536 (extrapolated at 2.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 19,904.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 334,389 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 16,630 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 17,551 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 17,551 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 19,904 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.1y is 1.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 17,551 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,987 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 3,493.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,966.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,105 |
| Population under 18 | 3,987 |
| Median age | 40.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 17,551 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.57 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 9,336 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 4,314 |
| Asian residents | 1,791 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 530 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 57.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 58.5% |
| Asian population | 13.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 28.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.3% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 47.9% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 16% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 10,188 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 4,253 |
| Share born in this state | 58.0% |
| Share born in another state | 42.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 16.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2,203 |
| From Europe | 202 |
| From Africa | 1,218 |
Households & Family Composition
6,956 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 4,587 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 3,704 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 4,587 |
| Married couples with children | 1,457 |
| Single-parent households | 9 |
| Average household size | 2.55 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 184 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 39 |
| Family households | 4,739 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 68.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 6,956 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 945 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 323,622 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 324,567 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -945 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 615 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 54 residents live in group quarters (0.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 54 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51087 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 087 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henrico |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51087 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henrico County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 13,691 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51087 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henrico County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 63.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 56.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 27.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 330,818 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 21 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 16 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 17,551, booming, established, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 17,551 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Henrico County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade