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Glendale, Wisconsin
Glendale, city, in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Glendale had 14,795 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,357 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,656 (±34). GEOID 5529400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,795
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,357 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,656 ±34
Median household income
$78,092
±$16,374 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$282,800
±$22,148 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,432
±$239 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Glendale and what county is it in?
Glendale is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It covers 5.8 square miles of land, 2,317 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glendale is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 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 14,795 people lived in Glendale on July 1, 2025, up 10.3% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 13,357 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,656 (±34).
| Measure | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,656 ±34 | 926,331 | +713 |
| Households | 6,087 ±357 | 392,399 | +542 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.13 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,485 ±397 | 426,715 | no clear change |
Glendale's population since 2000
From 13,367 in 2000 to 14,795 in 2025: up 10.7%. 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 44.9 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.8%. 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 ±3.3 | 35.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±2.7 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% ±3.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 44.0% ±3.2 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.8% ±4.8 pts | 48.1% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.8% ±3.4 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±3.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.1% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.4% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±2.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±1.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.2% ±4.7 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1% ±3.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±3.5 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 6,087 households earn less than $78,092 a year (±$16,374), against $64,435 in Milwaukee County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $95,482 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,092 ±$16,374 | $64,435 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,010 ±$6,486 | $88,840 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,408 ±$3,178 | $38,385 | −$5,653 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±3.5 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2% ±7.6 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9% ±3.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±3.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±4.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 69.5% of Glendale's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $282,800 by its owner (±$22,148). The median renter pays $1,432 a month including utilities, and 55.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $282,800 ±$22,148 | $230,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,432 ±$239 | $1,101 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.0% ±11.8 pts | 40.1% | +20.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,997 ±$148 | $1,688 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5% ±4.7 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.5% ±4.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Housing units | 6,485 ±397 | 426,715 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±7.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.4% ±4.9 pts | 45.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±3.4 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
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 308 new housing units in Glendale in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 20.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
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?
63.3% of Glendale's workers drive alone and 25.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±3.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3% ±5.1 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.7% ±4.6 pts | 14.4% | +21.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±1.7 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Glendale (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,466 (Tract 602) to $90,192 (Tract 601.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 602Milwaukee County | 6,178 | $65,466 |
| Tract 601.01Milwaukee County | 4,189 | $87,989 |
| Tract 601.02Milwaukee County | 3,289 | $90,192 |
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 Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glendale is the 2,425th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 63rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Glendale ranks 594th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 63rd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 30th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 914 |
| Median household income | 594th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 350th | 911 |
| Median home value | 432nd | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 74th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 225th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th | 914 |
| Median age | 442nd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 693rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 19th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 677th | 914 |
Glendale's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, 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?
11 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.