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Glendale

Colorado · 4,475 residents (2025 est.) · 0.568 sq mi
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Glendale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $413,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,531
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,977 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
+8%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,475 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Glendale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,043 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,933
+130%since 2000
from $20,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−30%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,500
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,815
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
96.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+49%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(2,383)
Black9.5%(431)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(1,245)
Asian6.2%(281)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.3%(3,423)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(2,318)
Black12.4%(560)
Hispanic / Latino26%(1,180)
Asian1.3%(58)
Other9.2%(415)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,662)
Diversity Score
81
+7%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 83.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−58.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 67.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, Colorado?

Glendale, Colorado has about 4,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, Colorado?

The typical household in Glendale, Colorado earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale, Colorado expensive?

In Glendale, Colorado, the median home is worth about $413,500, and the typical rent is about $1,815 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, Colorado?

About 54.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale, Colorado?

About 16.1% of people in Glendale, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendale, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendale, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,138 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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