Glenwood Population

1910–2026

8,354

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K12K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Glenwood. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,354-620.74%
20258,416-150.18%
20248,431+510.61%
20238,380-230.27%
20228,403-1201.41%
20218,523-1391.60%
20208,662-650.74%
20198,727-670.76%
20188,794-820.92%
20178,876-730.82%

Showing 10 of 27 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Glenwood has a population change lower than Cook County, Illinois, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%
  • Glenwood−3.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Glenwood Demographics

43.5median age

Median age

Female48.9 yrs
Male35.1 yrs

Adults

6,691
1,669 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults5,022 other adults

Sex

Female 54.9% · 4,724Male 45.1% · 3,879

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 86 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Glenwood Income

$77,391median household income

Median household income

$77,391

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,652

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Glenwood Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%43%36%
Never married41%47%37%
Divorced14%7%19%
Widowed5%2%7%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201