Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Glenwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#175/303 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,603

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

70.8%6,087

White

21.3%1,835

Hispanic/Latino

5%428

Two or More

1.8%155

Other

0.5%44

Asian

0.4%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%103

High School Diploma

15.2%930

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%457

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%1,205

Associate's Degree

8.8%538

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%1,642

Master's Degree

10%612

Professional Degree

1.5%94

Doctorate

1.3%81

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

39.7%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,100

Median Renti

$1,493

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79%2,512

Renter-Occupied

21%668

Total Units

3,494

Homeownership

79%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%154

$50K–$100K

8.2%206

$100K–$150K

12.9%323

$150K–$200K

24%603

$200K–$300K

41.8%1,050

$300K–$500K

5.1%129

$500K–$1M

0.6%14

$1M+

1.3%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

162

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

201

Year Built

2000–2009

0.2%6

1990–1999

0.9%30

1980–1989

4.8%169

1970–1979

34.7%1,213

1960–1969

40.4%1,412

1950–1959

10.1%354

1940–1949

6.3%221

1939 or earlier

2.5%89

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.4%2,557

Electricity

19%605

No Fuel

0.6%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,391

Mean Household Incomei

$95,705

Per Capita Incomei

$37,196

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

17%

Labor Forcei

4,461

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%224

$10K–$15K

3.2%101

$15K–$20K

0.9%29

$20K–$25K

1.2%38

$25K–$30K

2.4%75

$30K–$35K

7.5%237

$35K–$40K

6%191

$40K–$45K

3.7%119

$45K–$50K

2.5%81

$50K–$60K

4.4%139

$60K–$75K

10.5%334

$75K–$100K

9.8%312

$100K–$125K

11.7%371

$125K–$150K

11%349

$150K–$200K

11.7%371

$200K+

6.6%209

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

158

Residentsi

449

Avg. Tenant Renti

$594/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

69 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers155 homes93% occupied$594/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,391/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

72%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

20%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,614

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,701

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

301(4.5% of civilian adults)