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Glencoe

Illinois · 8,724 residents (2025 est.) · 3.718 sq mi
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#14Most educatedof 6,82688.2%#47Highest median household incomeof 6,818$248,933#101Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,432,500#172Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.1%
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Glencoe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $248,933. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,432,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,701
−1%since 2000
from 8,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,340 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 2,392 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,724 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glencoe
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(502)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910%(871)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(540)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(641)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(488)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.6%(229)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(1,095)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(1,453)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(1,110)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(959)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(591)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(222)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$248,933
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,432 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$145,670
+65%since 2000
from $88,059 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+1%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,432,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,211
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+16%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glencoe on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(8,239)
Black2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(108)
Asian1.7%(147)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(7,844)
Black2.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(223)
Asian1.2%(104)
Other3.9%(335)
Diversity Score
23
+9%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.9%(76)
Mexican0.8%(67)
Colombian0.4%(38)
Argentine0.1%(13)
Ecuadorian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Japanese0.5%(44)
Korean0.4%(32)
Filipino0.2%(17)
Chinese0%(4)
Ancestry
German17.6%(1,528)
Irish12.8%(1,118)
Russian12.5%(1,089)
English7.4%(647)
Polish7.1%(621)
American5.5%(479)
Italian3.7%(320)
Ukrainian3.4%(298)
Scottish2.9%(253)
Swedish2.8%(243)
Croatian2%(172)
British1.5%(134)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.3%(110)
French1.2%(102)
Romanian1.1%(98)
Danish0.8%(73)
Armenian0.7%(62)
Hungarian0.6%(54)
Greek0.6%(48)
Czech0.5%(47)
Lebanese0.5%(46)
Turkish0.4%(33)
Egyptian0.4%(32)
Austrian0.4%(31)
Syrian0.3%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(25)
Norwegian0.3%(24)
Dutch0.2%(19)
Belgian0.2%(17)
Serbian0.2%(14)
Iraqi0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(7)
Latvian0.1%(6)
Slovene0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.8 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.2%(527)
Married79.7%(2,445)
Widowed0.8%(25)
Divorced2.3%(72)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(902)
Married65.5%(2,435)
Widowed5.5%(206)
Divorced4.7%(176)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glencoe, Illinois?

Glencoe, Illinois has about 8,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Illinois?

The typical household in Glencoe, Illinois earns about $248,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glencoe, Illinois expensive?

In Glencoe, Illinois, the median home is worth about $1,432,500, and the typical rent is about $2,211 a month.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 88.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glencoe, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 2.1% of people in Glencoe, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glencoe, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glencoe, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 202 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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