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Glen Allen, Virginia, in Henrico county, is 8 miles N of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 88 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Richmond - Petersburg metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,562 people in Glen Allen.
In Glen Allen, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Glen Allen had a median family income of $63,670. Glen Allen has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Glen Allen living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Glen Allen, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($27,545) in Glen Allen. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 80% of housing in Glen Allen is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Glen Allen, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Glen Allen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Glen Allen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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