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Glencoe

Illinois · 8,849 residents · 3.718 sq mi
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Glencoe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $195,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,044,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 186% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,849
+1%since 2000
from 8,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,380 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glencoe
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$195,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$121,589
+38%since 2000
from $88,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,044,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(7,635)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(372)
Asian4.3%(377)
Other0.6%(51)
Diversity Score24.3%(2,149)
Diversity Score
24
+102%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glencoe, Illinois?

Glencoe, Illinois has about 8,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glencoe, Illinois?

The typical household in Glencoe, Illinois earns about $195,600 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 $1,044,700.

How educated are people in Glencoe, Illinois?

About 84.0% 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 1.6% 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 350 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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