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Glenwood

Nebraska · 503 residents · 2.401 sq mi
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Glenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,976. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $287,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−8%since 2019
from 549 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 229 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+26%since 2019
from 33.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
391538685832979201020202024Glenwood
2024653
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,976
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,999
+41%since 2019
from $31,137 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $260,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.6% in 2019
7.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−5%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(450)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(63)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+3%since 2019
from 10.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
95.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Female
51.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Nebraska?

Glenwood, Nebraska has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Glenwood, Nebraska earns about $86,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Nebraska expensive?

In Glenwood, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $287,800.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Nebraska?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Glenwood, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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