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Glendale

Colorado · 4,613 residents · 0.568 sq mi
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Glendale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,600. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,613
+1%since 2000
from 4,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,121 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+6%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Glendale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,573
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,224
+107%since 2000
from $20,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,428
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
6.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
94.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+7%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(2,790)
Black5.6%(257)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(1,124)
Asian3.8%(173)
Other8.4%(389)
Diversity Score73.1%(3,373)
Diversity Score
73
−3%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, Colorado?

Glendale, Colorado has about 4,613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, Colorado?

The typical household in Glendale, Colorado earns about $60,573 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 $252,600, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, Colorado?

About 52.7% 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 13.0% 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 2,220 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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