Demographics & People — Glenwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,620 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,040 |
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| Family Households | 1,937 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4564 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,125 |
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| Black or African American | 5,950 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,315 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,580 |
| Irish | 533 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 476 |
| American | 460 |
| Polish | 361 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 276 |
| German | 258 |
| Italian | 215 |
| Scotch-Irish | 153 |
Language
| English Only | 7,704 |
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| Spanish | 340 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,116 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 321 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,512 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Glenwood, Illinois.
