Glendale Heights, IL

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2024 Population

32,808

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

36.1

1.69% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.3%

8.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$86,545

5.24% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$261,700

5.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

18,274

0.722% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Glendale Heights, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.8% of the residents in Glendale Heights, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glendale Heights, IL are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights (106 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Glendale Heights, IL was $261,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Glendale Heights, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Glendale Heights, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Glendale Heights, IL is home to a population of 32.8k people, from which 84.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 37.9% of Glendale Heights, IL residents were born outside of the country (12.4k people).

In 2024, there were 1.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.11k people) in Glendale Heights, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.38k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.18k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.8%

2024 Citizenship

84.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 84.8% of Glendale Heights, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Glendale Heights, IL was 84.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glendale Heights, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glendale Heights, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.11k ± 924
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.38k ± 962
Other (Hispanic)
4.18k ± 860

33.2%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

33.2% of the people in Glendale Heights, IL are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Glendale Heights, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

37.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

37.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

As of 2024, 37.9% of Glendale Heights, IL residents (12.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glendale Heights, IL was 37.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glendale Heights, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
201 ± 94
Gulf War (1990s)
120 ± 90
Gulf War (2001-)
112 ± 70

Glendale Heights, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Glendale Heights, IL.

Health

88.4% of the population of Glendale Heights, IL has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 9.48% on non-group plans, and 0.302% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

9.48%

Non-Group

0.302%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glendale Heights, IL grew by 13.6% from 10.2% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glendale Heights, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Glendale Heights, IL employs 18.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Glendale Heights, IL were Manufacturing (4,252 people), Retail Trade (2,203 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,114 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($106,705), Public Administration ($93,214), and Information ($72,670).

Employment

Occupations

18.3k

2024 Value

± 1,076

0.722%

1 Year growth

± 8.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glendale Heights, IL grew at a rate of 0.722%, from 18.1k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glendale Heights, IL, are Production Occupations (2,467 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,745 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,672 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glendale Heights, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.3k

2024 Value

± 1,076

0.722%

1 Year growth

± 8.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glendale Heights, IL grew at a rate of 0.722%, from 18.1k employees to 18.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glendale Heights, IL, are Manufacturing (4,252 people), Retail Trade (2,203 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glendale Heights, IL, though some of these residents may live in Glendale Heights, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,558

Median earning men ± $4,761

$38,029

Median earning women ± $3,086

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($107,692), Information ($97,813), and Construction ($68,080).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,125), Construction ($73,068), and Information ($72,557).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Glendale Heights, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Glendale Heights, IL awarded 106 degrees. The student population of Glendale Heights, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 129 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glendale Heights, IL are Hispanic or Latino (44 and 42.7%), White (28 and 27.2%), Black or African American (25 and 24.3%), and Two or More Races (6 and 5.83%).

The largest universities in Glendale Heights, IL by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights (106 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Glendale Heights, IL are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (66 and 62.3%), General Cosmetology (40 and 37.7%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 132 students enrolled in Glendale Heights, IL, 2.27% men and 97.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 57 records, of which 98.2% were women and 1.75% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

Most Common

66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Glendale Heights, IL was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Glendale Heights, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

106 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights with 106 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glendale Heights, IL, which is 0.00952 times less than the 105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 44 degrees mean that there were 1.57 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Glendale Heights, IL was $261,700 in 2024, which is 0.787 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $249,000 to $261,700, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Glendale Heights, IL is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Glendale Heights, IL have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glendale Heights, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$261,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,603

$7,208

Median Property Taxes

±$621

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glendale Heights, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glendale Heights, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2024

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.4% of the housing units in Glendale Heights, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glendale Heights, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,545

Median Household Income

± $9,156

11.2k

Number of Households

± 791

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.2k households in Glendale Heights, IL grew to $86,545 from the previous year's value of $82,232.

The following chart displays the households in Glendale Heights, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glendale Heights, IL is from Illinois.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Carpooled (16.2%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2024, 69.1% of workers in Glendale Heights, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.2%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glendale Heights, IL have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.97% of the workforce in Glendale Heights, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glendale Heights, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glendale Heights, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glendale Heights, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glendale Heights, IL (3.39k out of 32.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glendale Heights, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.