Population 8,689 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glencoe
Household size in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Glencoe are large by national standards, averaging 3.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.86, even as the national average fell. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Glencoe is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Glencoe: 3.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Glencoe
Renters in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.0% of households in Glencoe rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Glencoe: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Glencoe is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,492 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,388 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,566 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,175 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$683 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Glencoe costs $2,175 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $683 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 20 of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Glencoe
Bachelor's degrees in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Glencoe is highly educated: about nine in ten adults 25 and older (89.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, mirroring the country. No other Illinois city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.8% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Glencoe: 99.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other Illinois city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Glencoe
| Period | Glencoe | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Glencoe runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Glencoe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe | 3.02 | 42.9 | 3.0% | 8.0% | 14.3% | 1956 | $2,175 | 89.2% | 99.9% | 3.5% |
| Winnetka | 3.01 | 43.5 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 8.0% | 1950 | $1,886 | 86.6% | 99.3% | 4.1% |
| Northfield | 2.47 | 45.5 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 1971 | $2,117 | 79.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% |
| Kenilworth | 3.29 | 41.7 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1938 | $3,446 | 91.1% | 99.6% | 3.9% |
| Highland Park | 2.64 | 46.4 | 4.1% | 15.9% | 6.0% | 1963 | $2,022 | 77.9% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| Wilmette | 2.72 | 45.1 | 5.1% | 12.1% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,349 | 83.3% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| Northbrook | 2.54 | 50.3 | 4.4% | 17.4% | 9.0% | 1976 | $2,327 | 71.2% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| Glenview Nas | 2.57 | 46.4 | 6.5% | 31.1% | 6.7% | 1989 | $2,263 | 69.2% | 97.9% | 2.4% |
| Glenview | 2.64 | 45.9 | 7.5% | 21.4% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,878 | 63.7% | 96.0% | 4.5% |
| Golf | 2.49 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 1996 | $2,468 | 67.4% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| Deerfield | 2.71 | 44.5 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 1972 | $2,308 | 81.1% | 98.6% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Glencoe. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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