CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Glenwood

Iowa · 5,073 residents · 2.923 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Omaha metro area
Compare
The short version

Glenwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,852. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% 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 $158,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
5,073
−5%since 2000
from 5,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Glenwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(323)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(386)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(392)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(314)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(259)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(581)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(628)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(588)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(671)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.6%(538)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(253)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,852
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,727
+95%since 2000
from $15,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glenwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,169)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,637)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4%(203)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.7%(86)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(182)
Spaniard0.4%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German36.3%(1,933)
Irish19.4%(1,034)
English16.2%(861)
Norwegian4.1%(220)
American4.1%(219)
Dutch3.8%(201)
French3.4%(179)
Swedish2.7%(144)
Czech2.1%(110)
Danish1.7%(88)
Italian1.7%(88)
Scottish1.2%(64)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(60)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(47)
Finnish0.5%(26)
Swiss0.5%(24)
Polish0.4%(20)
Austrian0.3%(16)
British0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(451)
Married55.4%(970)
Widowed4.5%(79)
Divorced14.3%(251)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(566)
Married45.9%(1,046)
Widowed13.4%(306)
Divorced15.8%(359)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Glenwood

Ellenton
Pop 5,133
Daytona Beach Shores
Pop 5,187
Fort Myers Shores
Pop 5,946
Alturas
Pop 4,581
Places similar to Glenwood
Head to head

Compare Glenwood to nearby cities

GLENWOOD VS
Bellevue
Income$85,462+34%
Home value$247,000+56%
Population64,863+1127%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLENWOOD VS
Council Bluffs
Income$64,578+1%
Home value$171,800+8%
Population62,680+1086%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLENWOOD VS
Papillion
Income$111,679+75%
Home value$311,000+96%
Population25,127+375%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GLENWOOD VS
La Vista
Income$81,961+28%
Home value$260,900+64%
Population16,543+213%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Iowa?

Glenwood, Iowa has about 5,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Glenwood, Iowa earns about $63,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Iowa expensive?

In Glenwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $158,700, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Iowa?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Glenwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 502 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Glenwood with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →