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Glenwood

Minnesota · 2,564 residents · 5.72 sq mi
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Glenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,564
−1%since 2000
from 2,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−2%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,396
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,509
−6%since 2000
from $21,758 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,559)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,469)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(154)
Diversity Score
6
+229%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Minnesota?

Glenwood, Minnesota has about 2,564 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Glenwood, Minnesota earns about $35,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Minnesota expensive?

In Glenwood, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Minnesota?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Minnesota?

About 11.0% of people in Glenwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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