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Glendale

Mississippi · 1,257 residents · 1.63 sq mi
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Glendale is home to 1,257 people in Mississippi. At a median age of 51.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 30.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $158,400. Median rent is $835 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,257
−17%since 2023
from 1,519 in 2023
2010 – 2024
771 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 932 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.2
+8%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.63 sq mi
Population, 20102024
9901K2K2K2K201020202024Glendale
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(79)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.8%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.6%(45)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(79)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.7%(122)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.7%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.7%(47)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5425.7%(323)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.1%(265)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(147)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(69)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,818
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,360
+7%since 2023
from $26,596 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
30.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.302
−7%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$158,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$835
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $863 in 2023
US average: $1,442
72.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
27.8% rent
17.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.15 people
−9%since 2023
from 2.35 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
17.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
20.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+36%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(676)
Black49.6%(754)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian1.5%(23)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(623)
Black42.2%(530)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(66)
Asian1%(13)
Other2%(25)
72
+4%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(58)
Ecuadorian0.6%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(13)
Ancestry
German15.4%(194)
American11.5%(144)
Irish5.8%(73)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(34)
British2.1%(26)
French2.1%(26)
Scottish1.3%(16)
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.6%
US average: 74.6%
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
43.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
19.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.1%
US average: 95.5%
89.3%
US average: 87.7%
93.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(193)
Married40.2%(257)
Widowed14.6%(93)
Divorced15%(96)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(93)
Married57.8%(273)
Widowed10.4%(49)
Divorced12.1%(57)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
35.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.9%
US average: 13.8%
20.9%
US average: 18.4%
24.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
50.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)46.2%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era53.8%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glendale, Mississippi?

Glendale, Mississippi has about 1,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glendale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Glendale, Mississippi earns about $56,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glendale, Mississippi expensive?

In Glendale, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Glendale, Mississippi?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glendale, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glendale, Mississippi?

About 30.1% of people in Glendale, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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