Glen Dale, West Virginia Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The census-designated place 26038 is located in Marshall County, West Virginia. The city is home to Glenn Dale Hospital, an abandoned sanatorium, and the USDA Plant Introduction Station. Glen Dale is a quiet, suburban community that is on the Eastern Standard Time zone. Its population is estimated at 14,698. Hispanics and Latinos make up the largest ethnic group in the city. While they are of any race, the census classifies them as Hispanic/Latino.

The city was named after Cecil Don Hylton, a real estate developer. Many believe Hylton's middle name was Dale. The name Dale City refers to rolling Piedmont Virginia. In fact, several places in Dale City are named for Hylton. In addition, the Hylton Foundation underwrote a major new addition to Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. The town has a rich history of real estate development, and many of the local businesses are named for the late entrepreneur.