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Glencoe

Alabama · 5,372 residents · 16.999 sq mi
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Glencoe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,514. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,400. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,372
+4%since 2000
from 5,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Glencoe
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,514
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,324
+58%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,981)
Black1.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(288)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(4,867)
Black2.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(86)
Asian1%(55)
Other2.8%(150)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,064)
Diversity Score
20
+255%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glencoe, Alabama?

Glencoe, Alabama has about 5,372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Alabama?

The typical household in Glencoe, Alabama earns about $61,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glencoe, Alabama expensive?

In Glencoe, Alabama, the median home is worth about $163,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Alabama?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glencoe, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glencoe, Alabama?

About 5.1% of people in Glencoe, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glencoe, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Glencoe, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 709 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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