Glendale Heights, Illinois
Glendale Heights: town
About
Glendale Heights is a town located in the county of DuPage in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,208 and a population density of 2,397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,351 inhabitants.
The town was created 67 years ago in 1958.
Quick Facts about Glendale Heights
| Population | 33,351 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Different from | Glendale Heights, South Africa |
| Postal code | 60139 |
| Area | 14.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9146,-88.0649 |
| Altitude | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1959 (67 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:16:11 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 2,337 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Glendale Heights is located at 41°54'53"N 88°3'53"W (41.9146000, -88.0648600).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Glendale Heights decreased by 2.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,208 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,503 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,596 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,678 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 34,619 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,521 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,302 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,154 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,887 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,617 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,351 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,476 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,309 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,830 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,336 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 465 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,066,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,911 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $746 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,930 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,219 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,501 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,591 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,954 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 121,241 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,706 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,212 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $73,759 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,692 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 565 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 912 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,451 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,529 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,607.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.68 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Glendale Heights, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454980 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights | Glendale Heights (IL) | 60139 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Glendale Heights, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Glendale Heights.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights Finan Post Office | Glendale Heights (IL) | 60139 |
Other cities in DuPage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DuPage County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Wheaton | 52,451 | The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Downers Grove | 48,727 | Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US |
| Elmhurst | 46,532 | A city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Lombard | 43,961 | Village in Illinois |
| Carol Stream | 38,821 | Town |
| Woodridge | 33,329 | Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA |
| Glen Ellyn | 27,402 | Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA |
| West Chicago | 26,593 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States |
| Westmont | 24,266 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lisle | 23,153 | Town in Illinois |
| Roselle | 22,550 | Village in Ilinois, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 21,723 | Township in DuPage County, Illinois |
| Darien | 21,531 | Town in Connecticut |
| Villa Park | 21,291 | Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
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Distance to Other Cities
Glendale Heights distances to largest Illinois cities