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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glencoe

Illinois · 8,499 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Glencoe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,321. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $425,900. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 248% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,499
−3%vs 2000
vs 8,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,286 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glencoe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$112,321
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $164,432 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$60,012
−32%vs 2000
vs $88,059 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$425,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $642,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$739
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,091 in 2000
US average: $450
91.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.8% in 2000
8.8% rent
3.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(8,239)
Black2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(108)
Asian1.7%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(1,053)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(8,000)
Black3.3%(279)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian2.4%(202)
Other0.2%(18)
Diversity Score16%(1,361)
16
+33%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.1%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
36.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.1 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glencoe, Illinois?

Glencoe, Illinois has about 8,499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Illinois?

The typical household in Glencoe, Illinois earns about $112,321 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 $425,900, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 72.1% 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 1.5% of people in Glencoe, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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