Alabama · Etowah County

Glencoe Authority

Population

5,353

Median income

$68,517

Median age

38

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Glencoe is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 5,353.

Glencoe (5,353 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Calhoun County, Alabama. The median household income stands at $68,517.

Definition and scope

Located in Calhoun County, Alabama, Glencoe operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104 and is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Glencoe has approximately 5,353 residents. The median age is 38.2 years. Roughly 82% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $206,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 94.1%
• Black or African American: 1.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
• Asian: 1.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Glencoe is $68,517. Poverty rate stands at 10.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 24.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Glencoe:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Etowah County Judicial Building. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Anniston, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Glencoe sits at an elevation of 539 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.