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Glenwood

Minnesota · 2,657 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 $45,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,657
+2%since 2000
from 2,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Glenwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,852
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,307
+30%since 2000
from $21,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,454)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(76)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score10.9%(288)
Diversity Score
11
+493%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Minnesota?

Glenwood, Minnesota has about 2,657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Minnesota?

The typical household in Glenwood, Minnesota earns about $45,852 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 $156,900, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Minnesota?

About 27.1% 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 14.2% of people in Glenwood, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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