Glen Lyn, Virginia facts for kids
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Glen Lyn, Virginia
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Former Appalachian Power plant on the New River
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Location of Glen Lyn, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Giles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
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97 |
| • Density | 159.02/sq mi (61.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24093
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-31376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483667 |
Glen Lyn is a small community in Giles County, Virginia, in the United States. It's located where the East River and the New River meet.
Glen Lyn used to be an official town, starting in 1926. But in December 2024, the people living there voted to change it. Now, it's an unincorporated community within Giles County. This means it's still a community, but it doesn't have its own separate town government anymore.
In 2010, about 115 people lived in Glen Lyn. It is part of a larger area called the Blacksburg–Christiansburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Glen Lyn's Location
Glen Lyn is found in the northwestern part of Giles County. It sits on both sides of the New River. To its west, you'll find the East River and the state of West Virginia.
Travel and Nearby Places
U.S. Route 460 is a main road that goes through Glen Lyn. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach Rich Creek in about 3 miles. Going west for about 15 miles will take you to Princeton, West Virginia.
Pearisburg, which is the main town for Giles County, is about 12 miles southeast along US 460. Blacksburg is a bit further, about 34 miles southeast.
Land and Water Features
The total area of Glen Lyn is about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water, mainly from the rivers.
Glen Lyn's Weather and Climate
The weather in Glen Lyn is generally mild. This means there aren't huge differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. According to a system that classifies climates, Glen Lyn has a type of climate called a "marine west coast climate." This is often shown as "Cfb" on climate maps.
People and Population of Glen Lyn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 274 | — | |
| 1940 | 259 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 240 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 222 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 191 | −14.0% | |
| 1980 | 235 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −27.7% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −23.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 97 | −15.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 151 people living in Glen Lyn. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 38 of those were families. The community had about 233 people per square mile.
Everyone living in Glen Lyn at that time was identified as White. A very small number, less than 1%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 57 homes, about 37% had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 54%, were married couples living together. About 12% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
About 30% of all homes were made up of single individuals. And about 16% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.65 people in each home and 3.36 people in each family.
Age Groups in Glen Lyn
The population in Glen Lyn was spread out across different age groups. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 28.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
About 16% were between 45 and 64, and another 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Glen Lyn was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Glen Lyn was $28,750 per year. For families, the average income was $38,250. Men generally earned more than women.
The average income per person in the community was $12,706. About 10.8% of families and 17.7% of all people in Glen Lyn lived below the poverty line. This included about 31.7% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those over 64.
Famous People from Glen Lyn
- Henry Reed (1884–1968) was a well-known old-time fiddler and banjo player. He was from Glen Lyn.
See also
In Spanish: Glen Lyn (Virginia) para niños
