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Glenwood City

Wisconsin · 1,306 residents · 3.473 sq mi
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Glenwood City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,306
+10%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glenwood City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,543
+52%since 2000
from $17,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,214)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other3.6%(47)
Diversity Score16.6%(217)
Diversity Score
17
+1021%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

Glenwood City, Wisconsin has about 1,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenwood City, Wisconsin earns about $57,500 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 $123,600, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood City, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% 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 16.7% 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 303 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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