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Glenwood

Illinois · 8,969 residents · 3.264 sq mi
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Glenwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $162,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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
8,969
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,748 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Glenwood
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,113
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,894 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,180
+12%since 2000
from $24,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$899
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(4,399)
Black44.3%(3,983)
Hispanic / Latino5%(452)
Asian0.6%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(6,208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(2,186)
Black65.9%(5,909)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(665)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other2.8%(250)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,692)
Diversity Score
63
−8%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Illinois?

Glenwood, Illinois has about 8,969 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Glenwood, Illinois earns about $58,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Illinois expensive?

In Glenwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $899 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Illinois?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Glenwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 320 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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