Glenwood, AL

City

Demographics of Glenwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

4.4%

Households with Children

12.7%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.6%
School Age (5-17): 12.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.2%
Working Age (35-54): 14.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 43.0%
Seniors (65+): 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 66.7%
Some College or Associate's: 21.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.9%
Single Parents: 4.8%
Couples & Adults: 22.2%
Living Alone: 65.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 10.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 75.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 25.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 69.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 7.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 100.0%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 0.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.8%
High School (9-12): 10.5%
College / Graduate: 0.0%
Not Enrolled: 85.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Glenwood

Henderson / Mossy Grove Village

Bullock / Weed Crossroad

Cherokee Village / Robinson Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources