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Glen Allen, Alabama
Official seal of Glen Allen, Alabama
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Location in Fayette and Marion counties, Alabama
Location in Fayette and Marion counties, Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
Counties Fayette, Marion
Area
 • Total 6.54 sq mi (16.9 km2)
 • Land 6.53 sq mi (16.9 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 433
 • Density 66.34/sq mi (25.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35559
Area code(s) 205, 659
FIPS code 01-29944
GNIS feature ID 0155077

Glen Allen is a small town in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is located in both Fayette and Marion counties. The town officially became a town in May 1959.

In 2020, about 433 people lived in Glen Allen. This was a bit less than the 510 people counted in 2010. Glen Allen is located near a railway and Interstate 22. This helps businesses grow in the area.

About Glen Allen's Location

Glen Allen is right on the edge where Fayette and Marion counties meet. To its west is the city of Winfield.

A big highway called Interstate 22 is about 5 miles north of town. You can get there from Exit 34. The town covers about 6.5 square miles of land. Only a tiny part of it is water.

People Living in Glen Allen

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 131
1970 276 110.7%
1980 312 13.0%
1990 350 12.2%
2000 442 26.3%
2010 510 15.4%
2020 433 −15.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

In 2010, there were 510 people living in Glen Allen. There were 377 homes in the town. Most people (about 83%) were White. About 15% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds.

Many homes had families living in them. About 32% of homes had children under 18. The average family size was about three people.

The people in Glen Allen had different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 37 years.

Schools in Glen Allen

Hubbertville School is located in the southern part of Glen Allen. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.

How Glen Allen is Governed

The town of Glen Allen is run by a mayor and a city council. The town's official boundaries include the communities of Hubbertville and Bazemore.

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