Glenwood, MN

Glenwood, Minnesota

Glenwood, Minnesota, in Pope county, is 59 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 113 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 2,594 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Glenwood

In Glenwood, about 49% of adults are married. In Glenwood, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Glenwood. There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenwood had a median family income of $41,486.

Political Inclinations

Glenwood folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Glenwood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glenwood that were owner-occupied was 65%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Glenwood, 89% of commuters drive to work. Glenwood offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Glenwood, MN

Comparing Glenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Glenwood Almanac

Glenwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Glenwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Glenwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Glenwood Public Libraries

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Glenwood Hospitals

GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
10 4TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST
(320) 634-4521
Emergency Service: Yes

Glenwood High Schools (2004)

MINNEWASKA SEC.
25122 STATE HWY 28
320-239-4800
Serves 768 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Glenwood Colleges

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