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Glendale, California
Glendale, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Glendale had 187,160 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 196,543 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 190,748 (±51). GEOID 0630000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
187,160
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 196,543 · ACS 2020-2024: 190,748 ±51
Median household income
$88,393
±$2,568 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,102,300
±$30,737 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,182
±$34 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Glendale and what county is it in?
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 30.5 square miles of land, 6,448 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glendale is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Glendale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 187,160 people lived in Glendale on July 1, 2025, down 4.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 196,543 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 190,748 (±51).
| Measure | Glendale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 190,748 ±51 | 9,808,667 | −9,484 |
| Households | 72,573 ±1,187 | 3,416,449 | −2,125 |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.04 | 2.81 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 77,783 ±1,242 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
Glendale's population since 2000
From 194,973 in 2000 to 187,160 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glendale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glendale?
The median resident of Glendale is 41.4 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.1%. 51.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glendale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±0.7 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±0.7 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±0.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±0.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.1% ±1.1 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.8% ±1.4 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.3 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±0.8 pts | 14.9% | −3.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 51.5% ±1.3 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 66.2% ±1.4 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±0.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 8.2% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±0.8 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.2% ±1.3 pts | 36.0% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±0.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±0.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glendale earn?
Half of Glendale's 72,573 households earn less than $88,393 a year (±$2,568), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,386 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,007 after inflation. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glendale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,393 ±$2,568 | $90,112 | +$7,007 |
| Mean household income | $128,175 ±$4,683 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,653 ±$1,927 | $45,792 | +$4,293 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9% ±1.1 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±2.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.3% ±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±0.6 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±1.0 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glendale?
Owners occupy 35.2% of Glendale's occupied homes and renters 64.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,102,300 by its owner (±$30,737). The median renter pays $2,182 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glendale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,102,300 ±$30,737 | $834,200 | +$154,789 |
| Median gross rent | $2,182 ±$34 | $1,954 | +$186 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±2.0 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,756 ±$139 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 35.2% ±1.2 pts | 45.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 64.8% ±1.2 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 77,783 ±1,242 | 3,650,466 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.8% ±1.3 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.9% ±1.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±0.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Glendale building?
Builders took permits for 247 new housing units in Glendale in 2025 (117 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 3 of 12 months), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glendale work and get to work?
65.4% of Glendale's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Glendale | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9% ±1.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | +1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±1.4 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±0.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±1.4 pts | 17.1% | +14.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±0.7 | 30.4 min | −1.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Glendale?
42 census tracts lie mostly in Glendale (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,972 (Tract 3022.01) to $201,357 (Tract 3013).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3015.02Los Angeles County | 7,498 | $80,459 |
| Tract 3008Los Angeles County | 7,387 | $116,205 |
| Tract 3011Los Angeles County | 6,912 | $87,395 |
| Tract 3024.01Los Angeles County | 6,728 | $73,496 |
| Tract 3018.01Los Angeles County | 6,185 | $81,586 |
| Tract 3003.01Los Angeles County | 5,914 | $135,223 |
| Tract 3021.02Los Angeles County | 5,819 | $93,627 |
| Tract 3007.02Los Angeles County | 5,806 | $155,368 |
| Tract 3018.02Los Angeles County | 5,752 | $90,089 |
| Tract 3017.02Los Angeles County | 5,795 | $84,067 |
| Tract 3006.01Los Angeles County | 5,617 | $111,631 |
| Tract 3016.01Los Angeles County | 5,513 | $54,469 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Glendale) · Census block assignment files
How does Glendale compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glendale is the 142nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 24th-most populous of 483 in California.
Glendale ranks 583rd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 24th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 398th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 164th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 583rd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 410th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 191st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 331st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 343rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 264th | 988 |
| Median age | 454th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,033rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 269th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 578th | 1,069 |
Glendale's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Glendale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Glendale?
5 of the 57 figures for Glendale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glendale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Glendale.