Glenwood is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Glenwood has a 2024 population of 8,146. Glenwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Glenwood is $86,162 with a poverty rate of 8.88%. The median age in Glenwood is 40.8 years: 32.8 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glenwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,474 | 64.08% |
| White | 2,442 | 28.59% |
| Two or more races | 503 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,963 | 2.78 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 1,073 | 3.59 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 1,008 | 1.18 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 631 | 3.61 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 251 | 3.63 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 3.7% |
| Associates Degree | 542 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,309 | 23.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 558 | 9.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,202 | 21.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 1,696 | 30.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,855 | 3,655 | 1,382 |
| White | 1,363 | 1,276 | 423 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 217 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 153 | 19 |
| Asian | 38 | 28 | 10 |
| Other Race | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,829 | $0 | $55,737 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,054 | $69,808 | $52,361 |
| High School Graduate | $32,614 | $40,173 | $28,284 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,911 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,932 | $43,449 | $41,124 |
| Some College | $42,069 | $71,003 | $35,877 |
$41,932
Average Earnings
$43,449
Average Male
$41,124
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.74% of Glenwood residents speak only English, while 4.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,399 | 354 | 6.56% |
| White | 2,015 | 252 | 12.51% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 146 | 31.13% |
| Other | 70 | 45 | 64.29% |
| Multiple | 502 | 13 | 2.59% |
8.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glenwood is Other, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glenwood is Multiple, with 2.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.67% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.41% |
| Female Employed | 4.89% |
| Male Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,214 | $99,927 |
| Households | $69,614 | $86,162 |
| Married Families | $120,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,823 | $57,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
321
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 243 | 5.77% |
| White | 65 | 3.59% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.02%
Born in Glenwood
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
97.51% of Glenwood residents were born in the United States, with 79.02% having been born in Illinois. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,536 | -122 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 7,658 | -122 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 7,780 | -122 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 7,902 | -122 | -1.52% |
| 2025 | 8,024 | -122 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 8,146 | -122 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 8,268 | -66 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 8,334 | -140 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 8,474 | -160 | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 8,634 | -72 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 8,706 | -70 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,776 | -84 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 8,860 | -76 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 8,936 | -63 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,999 | -42 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 9,041 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 9,054 | 13 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 9,041 | 23 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 9,018 | 26 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 8,992 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,000 | -289 | -3.11% |
| 1990 | 9,289 | -1,249 | -11.85% |
| 1980 | 10,538 | 3,122 | 42.1% |
| 1970 | 7,416 | -120 | -1.59% |