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Glencoe

Illinois · 8,723 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Glencoe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 247% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,723
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,346 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glencoe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,571
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,919
+19%since 2000
from $88,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,091 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(8,024)
Black1.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(232)
Asian2.7%(234)
Other1.5%(131)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,665)
Diversity Score
19
+59%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
51.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
25.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glencoe, Illinois?

Glencoe, Illinois has about 8,723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Illinois?

The typical household in Glencoe, Illinois earns about $193,571 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 83.7% 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 4.2% 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 224 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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