Glencoe is a somewhat small city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 5,370 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Glencoe is the 113th largest community in Alabama.
Glencoe is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Glencoe’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The overall education level of Glencoe is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.89% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Glencoe in 2018 was $30,146, which is upper middle income relative to Alabama, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $120,584 for a family of four. However, Glencoe contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Glencoe home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Glencoe residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Glencoe include English, Irish, German, French, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Glencoe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.