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, IA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,144population

39.6median age

This community is a community of 5,144 with a median age of 39.6. The population is predominantly White (90.6%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (7.5%). Median household income is $71,790. 98.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, with a median home value of $206,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%4,659

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%384

Two or More

1.8%93

Black

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%160

High School Diploma

24.2%884

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%408

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%598

Associate's Degree

15.9%580

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%689

Master's Degree

5.8%211

Professional Degree

1.7%61

Doctorate

0.6%21

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

$206,200median home value

$924median rent

76.5%homeownership

2,250total units

8.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%62

$50K–$100K

5.1%80

$100K–$150K

16.8%265

$150K–$200K

20.8%328

$200K–$300K

38.5%608

$300K–$500K

13.2%208

$500K–$1M

1.7%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

125

$1,000–$1,250

126

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%81

2000–2009

7.8%175

1990–1999

11.6%262

1980–1989

5%112

1970–1979

24.1%543

1960–1969

16.7%376

1950–1959

6%135

1940–1949

2.3%51

1939 or earlier

22.9%515

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.4%1,659

Electricity

15.8%326

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%59

No Fuel

0.5%10

Coal

0.4%9

Household Economyi

$71,790median household income

$39,995per capita income

11.5%poverty rate

2.6%unemployment

2,497labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%70

$10K–$15K

5.1%106

$15K–$20K

3.1%63

$20K–$25K

7.6%156

$25K–$30K

0.9%19

$30K–$35K

3.2%65

$35K–$40K

1.1%23

$40K–$45K

1.6%32

$45K–$50K

1%20

$50K–$60K

9.4%193

$60K–$75K

16.2%334

$75K–$100K

7.7%159

$100K–$125K

14%288

$125K–$150K

11.8%244

$150K–$200K

7.3%151

$200K+

6.8%140

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

430.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,400

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,330

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

402(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured