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Glenwood

Arkansas · 2,068 residents · 8.909 sq mi
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Glenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,245. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,068
+18%since 2000
from 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Glenwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,245
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,740 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,237
+36%since 2000
from $14,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,509)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(198)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(489)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,476)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(486)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score48.2%(998)
Diversity Score
48
+73%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Arkansas?

Glenwood, Arkansas has about 2,068 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Arkansas?

The typical household in Glenwood, Arkansas earns about $29,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Arkansas expensive?

In Glenwood, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Arkansas?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Arkansas?

About 24.8% of people in Glenwood, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 714 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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