Glenwood Authority

Glenwood is a lower-income small town of 1,841 with home prices 1.4× below the Arkansas median.

Glenwood, Arkansas

Glenwood is one of the smaller incorporated places in Montgomery County, Arkansas, with a population of 1,841. Households here earn a median of $33,500, placing the city in the lower income tier of Arkansas.

Definition and scope

Glenwood sits within Montgomery County, Arkansas, one of Arkansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Glenwood has approximately 1,841 residents. The median age is 35.6 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $132,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 67.0%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 29.2%
• Asian: 1.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Glenwood is $33,500. Poverty rate stands at 38.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.5%. Educational attainment: 15.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Glenwood:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Glenwood is Mount Ida-Bearce Airport. Federal court business routes through Montgomery County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 831 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

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