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Glacier

Washington · 339 residents · 1.674 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 249 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $544,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
+277%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+277%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−14%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
151031922803692000201020202024Glacier
2024339
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$89,621
+1372%since 2000
from $6,089 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+19%since 2012
from 0.402 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,600
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
69.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+103%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glacier, Washington?

Glacier, Washington has about 339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Glacier, Washington expensive?

In Glacier, Washington, the median home is worth about $544,600.

How educated are people in Glacier, Washington?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glacier, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glacier, Washington?

About 1.8% of people in Glacier, Washington 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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