Glendale is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Glendale has a 2024 population of 184,088. Glendale is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -6.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 195,934 in 2020.
The average household income in Glendale is $114,345 with a poverty rate of 13.36%. The median age in Glendale is 41.1 years: 40 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
An interesting fact about Glendale is that it has one of the largest communities of Armenians in the nation.
Glendale has experienced steady growth throughout its history beginning in 1910, although the population did decline slightly between the censuses taken in 2000 and 2010. Glendale’s population is forecast to reach 214,000 by the year 2040, so slow and steady growth should be expected in the future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glendale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,401 | 68.58% |
| Asian | 26,730 | 13.74% |
| Other race | 15,914 | 8.18% |
| Two or more races | 13,835 | 7.11% |
| Black or African American | 3,453 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 858 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 321 | 0.17% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 73,104 | 2.63 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Married | 34,764 | 3.38 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 25,236 | 1.28 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Female | 8,657 | 3.22 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
| Male | 4,447 | 3.27 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
34.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,907 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 13,692 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,381 | 27.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,844 | 15.81% |
| High School Graduate | 30,434 | 21.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,346 | 7.16% |
| Some College | 20,870 | 14.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92,396 | 83,058 | 39,623 |
| Hispanic | 24,577 | 18,879 | 6,137 |
| Asian | 20,441 | 19,578 | 13,751 |
| Other Race | 10,887 | 7,998 | 2,259 |
| 2+ Races | 7,412 | 6,640 | 3,176 |
| Black | 2,972 | 2,860 | 1,638 |
| Native American | 521 | 446 | 209 |
| Islander | 309 | 309 | 101 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,232 | $73,046 | $63,001 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,820 | $103,811 | $76,768 |
| High School Graduate | $34,737 | $42,055 | $28,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,117 | $31,151 | $23,160 |
| Overall | $54,005 | $58,541 | $46,751 |
| Some College | $45,195 | $52,024 | $39,297 |
$54,005
Average Earnings
$58,541
Average Male
$46,751
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.31% of Glendale residents speak only English, while 66.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 41.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 118,903 | 18,034 | 15.17% |
| Hispanic | 36,254 | 4,940 | 13.63% |
| Other | 15,697 | 2,662 | 16.96% |
| Asian | 26,556 | 1,437 | 5.41% |
| Multiple | 13,727 | 1,114 | 8.12% |
| Black | 3,305 | 679 | 20.54% |
| Native | 854 | 78 | 9.13% |
| Islander | 318 | 35 | 11.01% |
13.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.16%
Male Poverty Rate
14.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glendale is Black, with 20.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glendale is Asian, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.54% |
| High School | 18.72% |
| Some College | 12.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.37% |
| Male Employed | 4.72% |
| Female Employed | 4.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,823 | $130,279 |
| Households | $81,219 | $114,345 |
| Married Families | $112,325 | $147,373 |
| Non Families | $54,947 | $80,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,075
Number of Veterans
2,803
Male Veterans
272
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,132 |
| Second Gulf War | 492 |
| First Gulf War | 416 |
| Korea | 266 |
| World War II | 110 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,061 |
| 65 to 74 | 828 |
| 35 to 54 | 520 |
| 55 to 64 | 396 |
| 18 to 34 | 270 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,052 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 349 | 1.55% |
| Other Race | 221 | 1.76% |
| Black | 203 | 6.36% |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 33 | 5.36% |
| Islander | 16 | 5.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.23%
Born in Glendale
48.9%
Native Born
51.1%
Foreign Born
16.23%
Non Citizen
34.87%
Naturalized
48.9% of Glendale residents were born in the United States, with 36.23% having been born in California. 16.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 169,281 | -2,962 | -1.72% |
| 2028 | 172,243 | -2,961 | -1.69% |
| 2027 | 175,204 | -2,961 | -1.66% |
| 2026 | 178,165 | -2,962 | -1.64% |
| 2025 | 181,127 | -2,961 | -1.61% |
| 2024 | 184,088 | -2,962 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 187,050 | -2,125 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 189,175 | -2,978 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 192,153 | -3,781 | -1.93% |
| 2020 | 195,934 | -3,653 | -1.83% |
| 2019 | 199,587 | -1,154 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 200,741 | 798 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 199,943 | 1,213 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 198,730 | 499 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 198,231 | 1,872 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 196,359 | 2,003 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 194,356 | 1,063 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 193,293 | 708 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 192,585 | 856 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 191,729 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 194,973 | 14,935 | 8.3% |
| 1990 | 180,038 | 40,978 | 29.47% |
| 1980 | 139,060 | 6,396 | 4.82% |
| 1970 | 132,664 | 13,222 | 11.07% |
| 1960 | 119,442 | 23,740 | 24.81% |
| 1950 | 95,702 | 13,120 | 15.89% |
| 1940 | 82,582 | 19,846 | 31.63% |
| 1930 | 62,736 | 49,200 | 363.48% |
| 1920 | 13,536 | 10,790 | 392.94% |
| 1910 | 2,746 | -166,535 | -98.38% |