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Glen Allen, Virginia
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Mountain Road in Glen Allen, Virginia, with historical marker in the foreground
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Location of Glen Allen, Virginia
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| 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)
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| • Total | 16,187 |
| • Density | 1,819/sq mi (706.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
23058-23060
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-31200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494958 |
Glen Allen is a community in Henrico County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 16,187 people lived in Glen Allen. This number grew from 14,774 people in 2010. Some homes in nearby Hanover County also use a "Glen Allen" mailing address.
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History of Glen Allen
Glen Allen was first called "Mountain Road Crossing." This name came about when train service started there in 1836. The area later got its name from a local landowner, Mrs. Benjamin Allen, who had a homestead there.
One of the most famous people to live in Glen Allen was Captain John Cussons. He was originally from England. During the Civil War, he was a scout for the Confederate side. After the war, Captain Cussons moved to Glen Allen. He started a very successful printing company. He also built a fancy hotel called Forest Lodge right next to the train tracks.
Glen Allen used to be mostly farms and open land. Today, it has grown into a busy suburb of Richmond.
Geography and Location
Glen Allen is located in the northern part of Henrico County. It is about 11 miles (18 km) north-northwest of downtown Richmond.
The community covers about 8.8 square miles (22.9 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Borders of Glen Allen
The Chickahominy River forms the northern border of Glen Allen. This river also separates Henrico County from Hanover County. To the east, Interstate 95 forms the border, running south from the river to East Parham Road.
The southern border follows several roads, including East Parham Road and U.S. Route 1. It also follows a railroad line for a bit. The western border follows roads like Hungary Spring Road and U.S. Route 33. It also follows a power line and the railroad line.
Glen Allen uses two ZIP codes for mail: 23059 and 23060. These ZIP codes also cover other nearby areas, including some rural parts of Hanover County.
Communities within Glen Allen
The Glen Allen area includes parts of several smaller communities. These include:
- Hunton
- Greenwood
- Longdale
- Holly Glen Estates
- Biltmore
- Yellow Tavern
Population and People
As of the 2020 census, there were 16,187 people living in Glen Allen.
The people living in Glen Allen come from many different backgrounds.
- About 60.4% of the people were White.
- About 25.3% were African American.
- About 7.5% were Asian.
- About 2.4% were from two or more races.
- About 6.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household in Glen Allen was about $79,401. The average income per person was about $39,414. About 7% of the people in Glen Allen lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
Local Businesses
Glen Allen is home to some important companies.
- Hamilton Beach, a company that makes kitchen appliances, has its main office here.
- Markel, an insurance company, is also based in Glen Allen.
Famous People From Glen Allen
Many notable people have connections to Glen Allen:
- Gene Alley – A former Major League Baseball shortstop.
- Dave Brat – A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Chris Durkin – A professional soccer player.
- Zac Jones – An NHL hockey player for the New York Rangers.
- Andrew Knizner – A baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- R. C. Orlan – A baseball pitcher.
- Brian Ownby – A professional soccer player.
- Ryan Singer – A former basketball player.
- Abigail Spanberger – A current Congresswoman for Virginia.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Allen (Virginia) para niños
