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Glencoe, AL


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Glencoe, Alabama

Introduction to Glencoe, Alabama

Glencoe, Alabama is 58 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 89 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Etowah County. The city is part of the Gadsden metro area. The population of Glencoe is 5,152.

Glencoe History

Glencoe is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area that covers all of Etowah County. The city is partly located in Calhoun County, which was founded on December 18, 1832, as Benton County, and partly in Etowah County, which was founded on December 7, 1866. It is also known as the "City Of Patriotism."

Glencoe and nearby Attractions

  • Noccalula Falls Park
  • Center for Cultural Arts
  • Imagination Place Children's Museum
  • James D. Martin Wildlife Park
  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Things To Do In Glencoe

A hihgly popular spot to visit is the Noccalula Falls Park which offers train rides, waterfalls, playground, picnic areas, botanical gardens, and several other recreational facilities. The city also has several houses of worship such as the Glencoe Bible Methodist Church, Smiths Temple Holiness Church, Glencoe First Methodist Church, North Glencoe Baptist Church, and Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The James D. Martin Wildlife Park and Imagination Place Children's Museum are also nearby.

Glencoe Transportation

The Anniston Metropolitan Airport is the closest major airport.

Glencoe Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Gadsden State Community College and Jacksonville State University.

High Points

Glencoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGlencoe Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Glencoe Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Glencoe People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Glencoe Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Glencoe, AL

Comparing Glencoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women37
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income59
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home25
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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