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Glacier

Washington · 300 residents · 1.674 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 210 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 85.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
+233%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+233%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+2%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
151031922803692000201020202024Glacier
2024339
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,008
+344%since 2000
from $6,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
85.2%
+51.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Owner-occupied
82.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(17)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other28.9%(87)
Diversity Score53.5%(161)
Diversity Score
54
+1848%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+56.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.3%
+35.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
43.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glacier, Washington?

Glacier, Washington has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Glacier, Washington?

About 56.3% 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 85.2% 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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