Population 7,552 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Glenwood
Household size in Glenwood
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Glenwood run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 36.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 37.4 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 37.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Glenwood skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.0% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Glenwood than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.3 points, even as the national share fell. Glenwood has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Iowa cities.
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
Renters in Glenwood
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 31.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 33.9% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 33.8% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Glenwood is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Glenwood is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Omaha area (6.3%). Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1974 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1975 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1979 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Glenwood run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast 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 Glenwood
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $844 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $938 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,042 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $896 | $1,337 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$197 | +$493 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in Glenwood pays $896 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $197 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Glenwood
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 34.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 34.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 36.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 39.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Glenwood (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 91.2% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 91.2% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 91.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 92.5% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Glenwood: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 Glenwood
| Period | Glenwood | Omaha area | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Glenwood has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.5 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 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 | 2.51 | 42.1 | 12.9% | 19.7% | 8.6% | 1974 | $896 | 30.0% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Junction | 2.78 | 47.7 | 3.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 1993 | $1,008 | 39.9% | 97.6% | 0.5% |
| Mineola | 3.11 | 43.1 | 4.8% | 7.3% | 11.3% | 1979 | $1,137 | 41.4% | 97.9% | 2.6% |
| Silver City | 3.40 | 32.1 | 4.5% | 14.5% | 21.1% | 1942 | $1,147 | 36.4% | 97.2% | 2.3% |
| Malvern | 2.84 | 41.3 | 3.8% | 14.3% | 14.9% | 1952 | $847 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 1.4% |
| Plattsmouth | 2.47 | 42.4 | 8.4% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,142 | 31.8% | 97.0% | 1.3% |
| Bartlett | 2.48 | 47.0 | 4.7% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 1986 | $906 | 33.6% | 92.0% | 2.2% |
| Tabor | 2.40 | 47.7 | 3.3% | 18.5% | 7.6% | 1967 | $417 | 29.1% | 92.2% | 0.9% |
| La Platte | 2.37 | 51.0 | 4.6% | 11.1% | 16.7% | 1990 | $1,135 | 30.0% | 93.9% | 0.5% |
| Offutt AFB | 3.16 | 24.7 | 15.1% | 99.3% | 9.4% | 1995 | $1,670 | 26.8% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| Hastings | 2.63 | 43.1 | 7.8% | 13.2% | 10.2% | 1950 | $1,094 | 18.1% | 94.4% | 0.5% |
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. 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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