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Glasford

Illinois · 842 residents (2025 est.) · 0.908 sq mi
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Glasford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 356 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−33%since 2000
from 1,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+24%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:842 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6698239771K1K1990201020202024Glasford
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,182
+128%since 2000
from $16,754 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+6%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,060)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(656)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(61)
Diversity Score20.3%(146)
Diversity Score
20
+700%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasford, Illinois?

Glasford, Illinois has about 720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasford, Illinois?

The typical household in Glasford, Illinois earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasford, Illinois expensive?

In Glasford, Illinois, the median home is worth about $102,800, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Glasford, Illinois?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glasford, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasford, Illinois?

About 13.8% of people in Glasford, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasford, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasford, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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