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Glenwood

Alabama · 152 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Glenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−20%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+5%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991441892332781990201020202024Glenwood
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,260
+17%since 2000
from $19,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−4%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(98)
Black26.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(13)
Diversity Score65.8%(100)
Diversity Score
66
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+91%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Alabama?

Glenwood, Alabama has about 152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Alabama?

The typical household in Glenwood, Alabama earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Alabama expensive?

In Glenwood, Alabama, the median home is worth about $38,300.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Alabama?

About 11.6% 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 16.5% 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 39 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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