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Glendale

Missouri · 6,176 residents · 1.297 sq mi
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Glendale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 147% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,176
+7%since 2000
from 5,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,762 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Glendale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,622
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,632
+81%since 2000
from $35,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,428
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
3.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,575)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(65)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,706)
Black0.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(178)
Asian0.9%(57)
Other1.2%(71)
Diversity Score13.8%(852)
Diversity Score
14
+117%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, Missouri?

Glendale, Missouri has about 6,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, Missouri?

The typical household in Glendale, Missouri earns about $141,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale, Missouri expensive?

In Glendale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $415,900, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, Missouri?

About 77.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale, Missouri?

About 3.4% of people in Glendale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glendale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Glendale, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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