Glendale Heights is a village located in DuPage County Illinois. Glendale Heights has a 2024 population of 32,177. Glendale Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,103 in 2020.
The average household income in Glendale Heights is $95,861 with a poverty rate of 8.71%. The median age in Glendale Heights is 35 years: 33.4 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glendale Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,609 | 41.13% |
| Asian | 7,384 | 22.32% |
| Two or more races | 4,574 | 13.82% |
| Black or African American | 3,609 | 10.91% |
| Other race | 3,428 | 10.36% |
| Native American | 449 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,241 | 2.94 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 5,808 | 3.66 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 3,063 | 1.34 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 1,644 | 3.31 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 726 | 3.08 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,626 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,550 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,561 | 20.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,620 | 7.44% |
| High School Graduate | 6,187 | 28.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,154 | 9.89% |
| Some College | 4,082 | 18.74% |
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 | 7,576 | 7,000 | 2,351 |
| Hispanic | 6,454 | 4,559 | 751 |
| Asian | 5,134 | 4,318 | 2,466 |
| 2+ Races | 2,521 | 2,088 | 475 |
| Other Race | 2,028 | 1,312 | 115 |
| Black | 1,989 | 1,523 | 358 |
| Native American | 323 | 240 | 68 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 0 |
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 48.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,615 | $60,988 | $55,727 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,931 | $84,625 | $63,646 |
| High School Graduate | $43,438 | $54,543 | $35,407 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,587 | $43,369 | $35,641 |
| Overall | $44,984 | $54,366 | $39,006 |
| Some College | $41,571 | $57,193 | $31,963 |
$44,984
Average Earnings
$54,366
Average Male
$39,006
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.06% of Glendale Heights residents speak only English, while 56.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,786 | 791 | 8.08% |
| Hispanic | 11,017 | 744 | 6.75% |
| Black | 3,609 | 673 | 18.65% |
| Asian | 7,384 | 484 | 6.55% |
| Multiple | 4,574 | 269 | 5.88% |
| Other | 3,422 | 153 | 4.47% |
8.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
9.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glendale Heights is Black, with 18.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glendale Heights is Other, with 4.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.93% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.95% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,875 | $103,648 |
| Households | $83,588 | $95,861 |
| Married Families | $105,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,673 | $66,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
742
Number of Veterans
656
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 344 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 131 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 219 |
| 75+ | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 1.29% |
| Black | 90 | 3.75% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.51% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
54.3%
Born in Glendale Heights
64.5%
Native Born
35.5%
Foreign Born
13.83%
Non Citizen
21.67%
Naturalized
64.5% of Glendale Heights residents were born in the United States, with 54.3% having been born in Illinois. 13.83% 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 | 31,021 | -231 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 31,252 | -231 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 31,483 | -232 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 31,715 | -231 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 31,946 | -231 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 32,177 | -232 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 32,409 | -104 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 32,513 | -297 | -0.91% |
| 2021 | 32,810 | -293 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 33,103 | -537 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 33,640 | -298 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 33,938 | -257 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 34,195 | -143 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 34,338 | -216 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 34,554 | -97 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 34,651 | -59 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 34,710 | 81 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 34,629 | 95 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 34,534 | 170 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 34,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,765 | 3,792 | 13.56% |
| 1990 | 27,973 | 4,722 | 20.31% |
| 1980 | 23,251 | 11,845 | 103.85% |
| 1970 | 11,406 | -19,615 | -63.23% |