Glen Allen, VA Demographics
A map of Glen Allen's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,975 | 55.4% |
Black | 4,066 | 25.1% |
Asian | 1,255 | 7.8% |
Hispanic | 932 | 5.8% |
Multiracial | 814 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 145 | 0.9% |
Glen Allen, Virginia had a population of 16,187 in 2020. It was 55.4% White, 25.1% Black, 7.8% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Glen Allen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is the 86th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Glen Allen's White Population
8,975 residents of Glen Allen identify as White, or 55.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Glen Allen roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #490 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more White than neighboring Laurel (45.1% White), Dumbarton (35.2% White), Chamberlayne (32.6% White), and Innsbrook (49% White). Glen Allen is less White than neighboring Lakeside (64.8% White).
Glen Allen's Black Population
4,066 residents of Glen Allen identify as Black, or 25.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Glen Allen slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #137 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more Black than neighboring Lakeside (15.9% Black), and Innsbrook (11.6% Black). Glen Allen is less Black than neighboring Laurel (26.6% Black), Dumbarton (30.2% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.7% Black).
Glen Allen's Asian Population
1,255 residents of Glen Allen identify as Asian, or 7.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Glen Allen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #115 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside (3% Asian), and Chamberlayne (3% Asian). Glen Allen is less Asian than neighboring Laurel (9.4% Asian), Dumbarton (8.1% Asian), and Innsbrook (28.6% Asian).
Glen Allen's Hispanic Population
932 residents of Glen Allen identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Glen Allen roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #292 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more Hispanic than neighboring Chamberlayne (4.6% Hispanic), and Innsbrook (5.4% Hispanic). Glen Allen is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (12.9% Hispanic), Lakeside (10.7% Hispanic), and Dumbarton (21.3% Hispanic).
Glen Allen's Native American/Other Population
145 residents of Glen Allen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Glen Allen roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside (0.8% Native American/Other), Chamberlayne (0.7% Native American/Other), and Innsbrook (0.8% Native American/Other). Glen Allen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (1.3% Native American/Other), and Dumbarton (1% Native American/Other).
Glen Allen's Multiracial Population
814 residents of Glen Allen identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Glen Allen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Glen Allen is ranked #204 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Glen Allen is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), Lakeside (4.7% Multiracial), Dumbarton (4.1% Multiracial), Chamberlayne (4.4% Multiracial), and Innsbrook (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.