Population 5,784 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glendale
Household size in Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.76 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.80 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.72 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.68 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Glendale are small: just 1.68 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 1.76 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Colorado city with 5,000+ people has smaller 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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Glendale is young: half of its residents are under 31.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 31.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only five are younger.
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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Glendale: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 133 Colorado 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 Glendale
Renters in Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Glendale: 91.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Glendale than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Glendale are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $765 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $906 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,328 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,795 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,030 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Glendale pays $1,795 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Denver area as a whole ($2,181). Rent has climbed $1,030 a month since 2006–10, up 135%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Glendale
Bachelor's degrees in Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Glendale: 53.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Glendale: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Glendale
| Period | Glendale | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Glendale has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Glendale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 1.68 | 31.5 | 4.1% | 91.3% | 6.9% | 1984 | $1,795 | 53.8% | 95.6% | 2.7% |
| Denver area | 2.57 | 38.5 | 9.6% | 35.9% | 6.0% | 1987 | $2,181 | 49.1% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| Cherry Hills Village | 2.86 | 48.5 | 5.2% | 3.0% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,756 | 83.6% | 99.5% | 4.6% |
| Sheridan | 2.66 | 37.6 | 19.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% | 1979 | $1,481 | 24.1% | 83.6% | 10.5% |
| Englewood | 2.23 | 38.5 | 8.2% | 48.3% | 5.2% | 1983 | $2,090 | 57.5% | 95.0% | 4.5% |
| Greenwood Village | 2.49 | 46.5 | 8.3% | 29.8% | 4.7% | 1988 | $2,398 | 78.2% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
| Aurora | 2.83 | 36.5 | 13.0% | 36.9% | 5.7% | 1990 | $2,164 | 35.7% | 86.7% | 5.6% |
| North Washington | 1.74 | 50.5 | 11.1% | 44.0% | 27.1% | 1971 | $1,530 | 25.5% | 68.8% | 0.8% |
| Edgewater | 2.11 | 36.4 | 9.6% | 58.2% | 8.6% | 1971 | $1,632 | 41.3% | 89.4% | 6.1% |
| Centennial | 2.68 | 42.8 | 7.0% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 1985 | $2,406 | 59.2% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
| Bow Mar | 2.68 | 44.8 | 5.3% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 1981 | $2,772 | 71.0% | 98.2% | 7.4% |
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 Glendale. 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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