Glencoe is a somewhat small city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 5,370 people and two associated neighborhoods, Glencoe is the 113th largest community in Alabama.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Glencoe is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Glencoe is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and production and manufacturing workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Glencoe who work in healthcare (13.72%), office and administrative support (12.71%), and management occupations (10.50%). 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. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Glencoe is worth considering.The education level of Glencoe citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.44% of adults in Glencoe have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Glencoe in 2022 was $33,056, 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 $132,224 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 Irish, English, German, French, and Welsh. The most common language spoken in Glencoe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Tagalog.
