Glendale Heights, IL Demographics
What is the population of Glendale Heights?
There are 32,864 residents in Glendale Heights, with a median age of 35. Of this, 50.65% are males and 49.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 60.04% of the resident pool in Glendale Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 24.89%. Additionally, 15.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 29,079 people in Glendale Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 32,864 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 16,645 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 16,219 | -1.4% |
Male Population 50.65%
Female Population 49.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 19,733 | -4.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,180 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 4,951 | 8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 60.04%
Citizen not U.S. Born 24.89%
Not Citizen 15.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 82 | -28.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,727 | -22.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,210 | 6.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 442 | -31.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 29,079 | 1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 5.31%
Moved from Same State 3.72%
Moved from Different State 1.36%
Same House as Last Year 89.36%
What are the employment statistics in Glendale Heights?
White-collar workers make up 66.33% of the working population in Glendale Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 33.67%. There are also 2,478 entrepreneurs in Glendale Heights (6.83% of the workforce); 29,392 workers employed in private companies (81%); and 3,000 people working in governmental institutions (8.27%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 24,070 | 102.2% |
| Blue Collar | 12,216 | 91.9% |
White Collar 66.33%
Blue Collar 33.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,478 | 117.8% |
| Private Companies | 29,392 | 96.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,000 | 101.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,416 | 114.9% |
Self Employees 6.83%
Private Companies 81%
Governmental Workers 8.27%
Not for Profit Companies 3.9%
How many households are there in Glendale Heights?
There are a total of 11,396 households in Glendale Heights, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 72.19% of these Glendale Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.81%. Additionally, 31.2% of households have children and 68.8% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,396 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.0% |
| Family Households | 8,227 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,169 | 3.5% |
Family Households 72.19%
Non-Family Households 27.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,555 | -5.8% |
| Households without Children | 7,841 | 5.0% |
Households with Children 31.2%
Households without Children 68.8%
What are the median and average incomes in Glendale Heights?
The average annual household income in Glendale Heights is $103,209, while the median household income sits at $82,232 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $87,417, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $97,838. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,731 and $68,500, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $103,209 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $82,232 | -1.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,083 | 9.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 29,454 | -1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Glendale Heights?
There are 11,835 housing units in Glendale Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 11,396 occupied housing units in Glendale Heights, 64.22% are owner-occupied, while 35.78% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $249,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,541 per month in Glendale Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,835 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 90 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 79 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 549 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,199 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,938 | -6.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,656 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,405 | -8.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 674 | 53.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 245 | 105.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,396 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,319 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,077 | 2.8% |
Owner Occupied 64.22%
Renter Occupied 35.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,964 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,355 | -1.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $249,500 | 5.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $247,900 | 6.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,541 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 67.82%
Without Mortgage 32.18%
What is the level of education in Glendale Heights?
Approximately 37.81% of the population in Glendale Heights holds a high school degree (that's 9,879 residents), while 19.47% have attained a college certificate (5,088 locals) and 22.57% have a bachelor's degree (5,897 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,064 | -5.1% |
| Some High School | 9,879 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 5,088 | -9.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,607 | -5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,897 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,595 | -1.5% |
No High School 7.9%
Some High School 37.81%
Some College 19.47%
Associate Degree 6.15%
Bachelor's Degree 22.57%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
What is the marital status of Glendale Heights residents?
A total of 10,826 people in Glendale Heights have never been married (which represents 39.57% of the total population), while 13,172 of them are wedded (48.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 480 (1.75%) and 2,346 (8.58%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,826 | 6.6% |
| Married | 13,172 | -2.3% |
| Separated | 480 | -25.5% |
| Widowed | 1,013 | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2,346 | -6.8% |
Never Married 39.57%
Married 48.15%
Separated 1.75%
Widowed 3.7%
Divorced 8.58%
What are the most common means of transportation in Glendale Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Glendale Heights use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 15,044 residents commute by car, 203 prefer going to work by walking and 123 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,044 | -3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 99 | 20.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 39 | N/A |
| Railroad | 123 | -41.7% |
| Bicycle | 7 | 16.7% |
| TaxiCab | 93 | -13.9% |
| Walk | 203 | 18.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Glendale Heights by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.