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Glenwood

Alabama · 153 residents (2025 est.) · 0.731 sq mi
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Glenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,010. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−40%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+31%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
991441892332781990201020202024Glenwood
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,010
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,876
+41%since 2000
from $19,074 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$814
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(131)
Black29.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(102)
Black10.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(27)
Diversity Score
24
−56%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Alabama?

Glenwood, Alabama has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Alabama?

The typical household in Glenwood, Alabama earns about $41,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Alabama expensive?

In Glenwood, Alabama, the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Alabama?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Alabama?

About 10.5% of people in Glenwood, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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