Glendale, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Glendale, Wisconsin is 13,134 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,096, the median home value is $260,300, and the median age is 44.5.
The population has grown 9.3% since 2010 (13,156 → 14,381).
13,134
Population
2279
People / sq mi
$77,096
Median Income
$260,300
Median Home Value
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Glendale covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 2279 people per square mile.
About Glendale, WI
Glendale is defined demographically by education — 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Glendale is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 13,134.
Median household income is $77,096, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $260,300, with typical rent around $1,354.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 60.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 22.1% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Glendale usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Glendale city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Glendale city had a population of 13,156 in 2010 and 14,381 in 2024, a 9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,381 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.
14,381
Population (2024)
13,156
Population (2010)
14,381
Peak (2024)
0.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,156 |
| 2011 | 13,152 |
| 2012 | 13,173 |
| 2013 | 13,242 |
| 2014 | 13,179 |
| 2015 | 13,145 |
| 2016 | 13,075 |
| 2017 | 12,927 |
| 2018 | 12,830 |
| 2019 | 12,768 |
| 2020 | 13,397 |
| 2021 | 13,389 |
| 2022 | 13,272 |
| 2023 | 13,804 |
| 2024 | 14,381 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,096
Median Household Income
$45,481
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$260,300
Median Home Value
$1,354
Median Rent
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.5%
High School+
60.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
68.1%
Public Transit
22.1%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.7%
Foreign Born
86.0%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
96.6%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
| Information | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Glendale, Wisconsin has a population of 13,134 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Glendale, Wisconsin is $77,096, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Glendale, Wisconsin is $260,300, with median monthly rent at $1,354 and a homeownership rate of 69.3%.
The median age in Glendale, Wisconsin is 44.5 years. The population is 44.3% male and 55.7% female.
The population has grown 9.3% since 2010 (13,156 → 14,381).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.