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Glencoe, Alabama


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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.

The People and Families of Glencoe

In Glencoe, about 64% of adults are married. Glencoe, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glencoe had a median family income of $46,283. Glencoe is one of the richer cities in Alabama. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Glencoe.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Glencoe.

Glencoe Housing

Of the housing in Glencoe, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Glencoe, 98% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

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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