Glen Allen, Virginia

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] Areas outside the CDP which use a "Glen Allen" mailing address include residences in neighboring Hanover County.^[4]

Glen Allen, Virginia
Census-designated place
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
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Henrico
Area
• Total	8.9 sq mi (22.9 km2)
• Land	8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	16,187
• Density	1,800/sq mi (710/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]

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 known as Forest Lodge adjacent to the railroad tracks.^[5]

The area of 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.^[4] 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

Historical population

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]

As of the census^[8] of 2020, there were 16,187 people, up from 14,774 at the 2010 Census.The racial makeup of the CDP was 60.4% White, 25.3% African American, 0.0% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

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.

Economy

Appliance maker Hamilton Beach and insurer Markel are based in Glen Allen.

Notable people

• Gene Alley, former Major League Baseball shortstop
• Dave Brat, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th congressional district
• Chris Durkin, soccer^[9][10]
• Zac Jones, NHL hockey player for the New York Rangers^[11]
• Andrew Knizner, baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals^[12]
• R. C. Orlan, baseball pitcher
• Brian Ownby, soccer player^[13]
• Abigail Spanberger, Congresswoman for Virginia's 7th congressional district

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "Census Quick Facts: Glen Allen VA".
3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
4. "TIGERweb: Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
5. 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.
6. "Glen Allen, VA". U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic map series. ACME Mapper. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
7. . United States Census Bureau https://www.census.gov. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
8. "QuickFacts Glen Allen CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
9. 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.
10. "Glen Allen native Chris Durkin signs with D.C. United". Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 14, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
11. Phillips, Michael (April 14, 2021). "New York rangers sign glen Allen's Zac Jones". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
12. 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.
13. "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