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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glencoe

Illinois · 8,762 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Glencoe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,432. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $642,400. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 253% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,762
+3%since 1990
from 8,499 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,357 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,286 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.8
+1%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glencoe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,432
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,059
+47%since 1990
from $60,012 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$642,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $739 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
7.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+3%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(8,000)
Black3.3%(279)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian2.4%(202)
Diversity Score16%(1,361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(8,239)
Black2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(108)
Asian1.7%(147)
Diversity Score12%(1,053)
Diversity Score
12
−25%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.7%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
40.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 36.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glencoe, Illinois?

Glencoe, Illinois has about 8,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Illinois?

The typical household in Glencoe, Illinois earns about $164,432 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 $642,400, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 79.7% 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 2.3% 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 263 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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