Glendale, CO

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2021 Population

4,605

11.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.5

0.651% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14%

7.58% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,673

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$263,600

4.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,627

8.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Glendale, CO had a population of 4.61k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $63,673. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glendale, CO declined from 5,186 to 4,605, a −11.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,573 to $63,673, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glendale, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), Other (Hispanic) (7.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.62%), and White (Hispanic) (6.58%).

None of the households in Glendale, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.5% of the residents in Glendale, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glendale, CO are Taft University System (81 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Glendale, CO was $263,600, and the homeownership rate was 8.92%.

Most people in Glendale, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Glendale, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Glendale, CO is home to a population of 4.61k people, from which 86.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.5% of Glendale, CO residents were born outside of the country (760 people).

In 2021, there were 3.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.63k people) in Glendale, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 762 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 355 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.5%

2021 Citizenship

89.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.5% of Glendale, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Glendale, CO was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glendale, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glendale, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.63k ± 383
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
762 ± 495
Other (Hispanic)
355 ± 158

17.8%

Hispanic Population

818 people

17.8% of the people in Glendale, CO are hispanic (818 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glendale, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

16.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

760 people

14.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

752 people

As of 2021, 16.5% of Glendale, CO residents (760 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glendale, CO was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glendale, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
149 ± 87
Vietnam
23 ± 27
Gulf War (1990s)
17 ± 28

Glendale, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 6.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glendale, CO employs 3.63k people. The largest industries in Glendale, CO are Accommodation & Food Services (570 people), Retail Trade (380 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (378 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($77,788), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,482), and Finance & Insurance ($63,687).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.63k

2021 Value

± 415

−8.01%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glendale, CO declined at a rate of −8.01%, from 3.94k employees to 3.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glendale, CO, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (481 people), Management Occupations (476 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glendale, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.63k

2021 Value

± 415

−8.01%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glendale, CO declined at a rate of −8.01%, from 3.94k employees to 3.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glendale, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (570 people), Retail Trade (380 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glendale, CO, though some of these residents may live in Glendale, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,106

Median earning men ± $8,209

$42,039

Median earning women ± $13,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($78,365), Other Services Except Public Administration ($70,455), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($93,393), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,558), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,667).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Glendale, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Glendale, CO awarded 81 degrees. The student population of Glendale, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 253 male students and 302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glendale, CO are White (37 and 45.7%), followed by Black or African American (18 and 22.2%), Unknown (16 and 19.8%), and Asian (7 and 8.64%).

The largest universities in Glendale, CO by number of degrees awarded are Taft University System (81 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Glendale, CO are Law (26 and 32.1%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (25 and 30.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (17 and 21%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 555 students enrolled in Glendale, CO, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 226 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Taxation
8 degree-majors awarded
General Education
4 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Glendale, CO was Taxation with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Glendale, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Taft University System

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

81 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taft University System with 81 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 48 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glendale, CO, which is 1.45 times more than the 33 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 37 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Glendale, CO was $263,600 in 2021, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $252,600 to $263,600, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Glendale, CO is 8.92%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Glendale, CO have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glendale, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$263,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,165

$240

Median Property Taxes

±$86

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glendale, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glendale, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

8.92%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 8.92% of the housing units in Glendale, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 9.11%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glendale, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 49.52
Census Tract 49.51

The following map shows all of the places in Glendale, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,673

Median Household Income

± $3,193

2.69k

Number of Households

± 347

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.69k households in Glendale, CO grew to $63,673 from the previous year's value of $60,573.

The following chart displays the households in Glendale, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glendale, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (65.1%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)
Public Transit (7.13%)

In 2021, 65.1% of workers in Glendale, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glendale, CO have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Glendale, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glendale, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glendale, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glendale, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glendale, CO (638 out of 4.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glendale, CO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Glendale, CO has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 3.41% on Medicare, 8.4% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see 1244 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Arapahoe County, CO.

1,244 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arapahoe County, CO

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see an average of 1,244 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arapahoe County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11% under 18 years, 53.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 3.82% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.62%

Uninsured

63.4%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

3.41%

Medicare

8.4%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glendale, CO declined by 0.426% from 8.66% to 8.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glendale, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.