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Glendale

California · 196,543 residents · 30.479 sq mi
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Glendale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $821,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196,543
+1%since 2000
from 194,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,448 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
178K184K190K196K202K1990201020202024Glendale
2024191K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,596
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,805 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,087
+76%since 2000
from $22,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,711
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
64.9% rent
Afford Score
11.6
+68%since 2000
from 6.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(105,597)
Black1.1%(2,230)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(38,452)
Asian16%(31,227)
Other0%
Diversity Score71%(138,448)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(122,519)
Black1.7%(3,365)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(33,575)
Asian15%(29,461)
Other3.9%(7,635)
Diversity Score69.8%(137,091)
Diversity Score
70
−2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, California?

Glendale, California has about 196,543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, California?

The typical household in Glendale, California earns about $70,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale, California expensive?

In Glendale, California, the median home is worth about $821,500, and the typical rent is about $1,711 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, California?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale, California?

About 13.9% of people in Glendale, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendale, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendale, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,505 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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