Glen Allen, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Glen Allen, Alabama had a total population of 372, the 450th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,313, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Key Takeaways

Only 7.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.

Glen Allen Quick Facts

Population 37290% MOE ±193

Median Household Income $46,31390% MOE ±$4,299

Median Home Value $89,60090% MOE ±$38,556

Poverty Rate 10.3%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Median Age 53.8 years90% MOE ±12.9 years

Homeownership Rate 93.8%90% MOE ±15.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.6%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 372 450th of 592

Median Income $46,313 below average

Poverty Rate 10.3% 17% lower than national

Median Home Value $89,600 bottom 20%

How Glen Allen Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	367	372	No clear change (+1.4%)
Median household income	$49,998	$46,313	No clear change (-7.4%)
Median home value¹	$123,071	$89,600	No clear change (-27.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Glen Allen Compares

Median Household Income

Glen Allen

$46,313

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Glen Allen

$89,600

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.5%

$25K-$50K 39.5%

$50K-$100K 20.9%

$100K+ 17.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

8.5%

$30K-$35K

0.8%

$35K-$40K

7.8%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

20.2%

$50K-$60K

10.8%

$60K-$75K

3.1%

$75K-$100K

7.0%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

1.6%

$150K-$200K

2.3%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 93.8%

Renter 6.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.5%

18-34

32.3%

35-54

8.3%

55-74

41.9%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Glen Allen Rankings in Alabama

#450 Population of 592

#366 Median Income of 537

#500 Education of 592

#452 Home Value of 529

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Other Cities in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hamilton	6,922	$54,871	16.7%	$106,300
Winfield	4,999	$49,688	12.5%	$165,500
Haleyville	4,271	$42,058	25.2%	$97,600
Guin	2,381	$51,117	18.3%	$112,000
Hackleburg	1,709	$42,292	24.0%	$104,700
Bear Creek	1,474	$50,188	16.4%	$96,900
Brilliant	1,097	$47,125	36.2%	$47,200
Twin	475	$52,639	12.2%	$95,600
Gu-Win	178	$63,942	7.3%	$177,800

Cities Similar to Glen Allen

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Our Town	372	N/A	N/A	23.4%	13.2%
Cullomburg	363	N/A	N/A	5.6%	56.8%
Epes	354	N/A	$56,700	26.0%	49.1%
Mentone	377	$42,344	$269,700	37.2%	15.9%
Vina	358	$44,167	$57,000	7.9%	30.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 372, Glen Allen's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glen Allen is a small community located in Alabama, within Marion County. The total population is 372. It ranks as the 450th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glen Allen is 53.8 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 10.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glen Allen is $46,313. This is 28% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $89,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Glen Allen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glen Allen has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.8%. The Black or African American population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glen Allen, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Glen Allen, Alabama?

Glen Allen, Alabama has a population of 372 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Glen Allen, AL?

The median household income in Glen Allen is $46,313, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Allen, AL?

The poverty rate in Glen Allen is 10.3%. This means approximately 38 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Glen Allen, Alabama?

Glen Allen's population is 88.2% White, 10.8% Black, 0.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Glen Allen, AL?

The median home value in Glen Allen is $89,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Glen Allen, Alabama?

7.2% of adults (25+) in Glen Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.