Glenwood, Illinois
Glenwood: City in Iowa
About
Glenwood is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,969 and a population density of 1,170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,617 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Glenwood
| Population : | 8,617 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 51534 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 7.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Capital city : | Glenwood is capital of Mills County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:47:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glenwood is located at 41°32'33"N 87°36'8"W (41.5425300, -87.6022700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Glenwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Glenwood decreased by 4.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,969 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,018 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,042 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,054 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,042 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,000 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,938 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,862 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,777 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,715 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,617 | -1.14% | estimation process |
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People born in Glenwood (8)
People born in Glenwood, including politician Elmer Burkett, artist Alice Cooper, film director Don Hall, .
List
- Scott Davis (American-football player (1970-)) he was born in 29/01/1970
- Whitney Gillilland (US government official and aviation expert) he was born in 01/01/1904
- Clifford E. Rishell (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1890
- Donald Dean Jackson (American journalist and historian) he was born in 01/01/1919
- Leland S. Stranathan (United States Air Force general) he was born in 01/01/1904
Schools in Glenwood
College & universities near Glenwood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148007 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411-8226 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glenwood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Glenwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Post Office | Glenwood (IL) | 60425 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Glenwood , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 5,261 people.
- Glenwood , Arkansas city in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States with a population of 2,057 people.
- Glenwood , Minnesota city in Minnesota, USA with a population of 1,074 people.
- Glenwood , Georgia human settlement in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 644 people.
- Glenwood , Utah town in Sevier County, Utah, United States with a population of 480 people.
- Glenwood , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 236 people.
- Glenwood , Missouri human settlement in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 201 people.
- Glenwood , Alabama town in the U.S. state of Alabama with a population of 182 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Glenwood distances to largest Illinois cities
