Population 2,630 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glenwood City
Household size in Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Glenwood City is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 39.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, Glenwood City is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Glenwood City than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area.
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 Glenwood City
Renters in Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 29.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 30.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Glenwood City is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Glenwood City than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Minneapolis 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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1975 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Glenwood City was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $709 | $1,007 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $1,077 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,258 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,214 | $1,603 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$505 | +$597 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Glenwood City pays $1,214 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 17.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Glenwood City
Bachelor's degrees in Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 37.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 39.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 41.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 45.4% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Glenwood City: 21.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 92.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 92.9% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 93.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 94.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Glenwood City is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area.
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 Glenwood City
| Period | Glenwood City | Minneapolis area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Glenwood City than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. 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).
Glenwood City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood City | 2.32 | 45.4 | 8.8% | 21.9% | 6.0% | 1976 | $1,214 | 21.9% | 93.7% | 4.2% |
| Emerald | 2.51 | 46.0 | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,139 | 19.6% | 93.7% | 2.0% |
| Downing | 2.46 | 43.5 | 6.7% | 15.7% | 7.7% | 1976 | $904 | 18.0% | 92.9% | 1.9% |
| Forest | 2.48 | 41.7 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 1973 | $1,218 | 16.9% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
| Wilson | 3.03 | 39.9 | 3.4% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,008 | 22.6% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| Boyceville | 2.24 | 44.3 | 7.3% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 1974 | $872 | 14.1% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Woodville | 2.60 | 39.5 | 11.4% | 26.6% | 4.5% | 1986 | $991 | 23.4% | 97.7% | 1.2% |
| Knapp | 2.59 | 42.2 | 5.4% | 22.9% | 9.0% | 1980 | $1,030 | 19.3% | 95.0% | 3.3% |
| Baldwin | 2.68 | 35.8 | 12.0% | 23.7% | 1.7% | 1989 | $1,172 | 32.3% | 96.8% | 0.7% |
| Connorsville | 2.19 | 47.4 | 6.3% | 19.6% | 8.0% | 1976 | $787 | 12.3% | 95.1% | 5.1% |
| Jewett | 2.85 | 37.0 | 6.6% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 1978 | $1,316 | 31.3% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
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 Glenwood City. 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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