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Glenwood

Georgia · 850 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,000.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
850
−4%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 475 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4246138029901K1990201020202024Glenwood
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,280
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance77.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical77.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
61.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(510)
Black38.2%(338)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(563)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(407)
Black47.1%(400)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score66.7%(567)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
99.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
45.2%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
1.4%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
30.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Georgia?

Glenwood, Georgia has about 850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Glenwood, Georgia expensive?

In Glenwood, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Georgia?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Georgia?

About 13.8% of people in Glenwood, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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