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Glenn Heights

Texas · 15,819 residents · 7.272 sq mi
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Glenn Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,695. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,595 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,819
+119%since 2000
from 7,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,175 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+14%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K7K11K15K19K1990201020202024Glenn Heights
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,695
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,076 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,543
+42%since 2000
from $18,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+50%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57%(4,120)
Black24.8%(1,795)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(1,137)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(5,158)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(2,395)
Black54.6%(8,630)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(4,210)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other2.9%(465)
Diversity Score75.7%(11,978)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenn Heights, Texas?

Glenn Heights, Texas has about 15,819 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenn Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Glenn Heights, Texas earns about $72,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenn Heights, Texas expensive?

In Glenn Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $170,400, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Glenn Heights, Texas?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glenn Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenn Heights, Texas?

About 12.4% of people in Glenn Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenn Heights, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenn Heights, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,209 residents, a change of about 243 percent over that period.

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