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Glenwood City

Wisconsin · 1,242 residents · 3.473 sq mi
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Glenwood City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,242
+5%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glenwood City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,482
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,565
+30%since 2000
from $17,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,170)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,202)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score9.1%(112)
Diversity Score
9
+511%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

Glenwood City, Wisconsin has about 1,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Glenwood City, Wisconsin earns about $38,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Glenwood City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $126,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of people in Glenwood City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenwood City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenwood City, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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