Glenwood: Demographics & People
Glenwood's population stands at 1,841 people, in 770 households. Population grew 5.4% from 1,746 (2022) to 1,841 (2024). Median age 35.6 years. (5.6y younger than Pike County). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 29% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.42). 54% of households are family-led. County health: 40% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Arkansas avg 2.5).
- 46% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Arkansas 38%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Arkansas 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.4% from 1,746 (2022) to 1,841 (2024) — about 9.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,942 (extrapolated at 2.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,083.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,484 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,746 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,841 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,841 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
| Population Estimate | 2,083 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.6y is 3.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.6 years (at Arkansas median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,841 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 450 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 459.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 580.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 352 |
| Population under 18 | 450 |
| Median age | 35.6 years (at Arkansas median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,841 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.42 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,430 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 546 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 41.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 71.2% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Arkansas 1.5%) |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Arkansas 7.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 29.2% (vs Arkansas 7.7%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.0% (vs Arkansas 61.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 447 |
| Share born in this state | 58.4% |
| Share born in another state | 41.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 17.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 308 |
| From Europe | 9 |
Households & Family Composition
770 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 54% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 417 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 417 |
| Married couples with children | 99 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.22 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 25.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 29 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 29 |
| Family households | 418 households (vs Arkansas 7,015) |
| Households that are families | 54.3% (vs Arkansas 62.3%) |
| Total households | 770 households (vs Arkansas 11,107) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,987 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,977 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 10 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 217 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 58 residents live in group quarters (3.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 58 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AR-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 05097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 05 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Montgomery |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 33.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 44.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 05097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Montgomery County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 324 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 05097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Montgomery County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 46.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 38.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 49.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 8,986 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,841, booming, family-oriented, lower-income, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,841 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
| Town Summary · County | Montgomery County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade