Glenwood, IL Demographics

A map of Glenwood's Population by Race

Glenwood, Illinois had a population of 8,662 in 2020. It was 14.3% White, 74.5% Black, 0.1% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Glenwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is the 252nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Glenwood's White Population

1,240 residents of Glenwood identify as White, or 14.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Glenwood considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #1434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is more White than neighboring Ford Heights (2.4% White). Glenwood is less White than neighboring Thornton (55.5% White), Chicago Heights (16.1% White), East Hazel Crest (22.4% White), and Homewood (41.4% White).

Glenwood's Black Population

6,457 residents of Glenwood identify as Black, or 74.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Glenwood considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is more Black than neighboring Thornton (22.1% Black), Chicago Heights (41.8% Black), East Hazel Crest (57.7% Black), and Homewood (44.5% Black). Glenwood is less Black than neighboring Ford Heights (91.1% Black).

Glenwood's Asian Population

9 residents of Glenwood identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Glenwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #969 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is less Asian than neighboring Thornton (0.4% Asian), Chicago Heights (0.3% Asian), Ford Heights (0.2% Asian), East Hazel Crest (0.3% Asian), and Homewood (1.3% Asian).

Glenwood's Hispanic Population

718 residents of Glenwood identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Glenwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #311 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ford Heights (3.7% Hispanic). Glenwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Thornton (18.5% Hispanic), Chicago Heights (39% Hispanic), East Hazel Crest (16.1% Hispanic), and Homewood (8.4% Hispanic).

Glenwood's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Glenwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Glenwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thornton (0.5% Native American/Other), Chicago Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), Ford Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), East Hazel Crest (0.5% Native American/Other), and Homewood (0.5% Native American/Other).

Glenwood's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Glenwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Glenwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Glenwood is ranked #1157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Glenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Chicago Heights (2.2% Multiracial), and Ford Heights (2% Multiracial). Glenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Thornton (3% Multiracial), East Hazel Crest (3% Multiracial), and Homewood (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.