Glencoe, Alabama facts for kids
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Glencoe
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Glencoe city hall and surroundings
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Location of Glencoe in Calhoun County and Etowah County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Counties | Etowah, Calhoun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.08 sq mi (44.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 17.00 sq mi (44.03 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) | |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,372 | |
| • Density | 316.02/sq mi (122.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35905
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| Area code | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-29992 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403701 | |
Glencoe (pronounced "Glin-ko") is a city located in Alabama, a state in the United States. It is found in both Calhoun County and Etowah County. Glencoe became an official city in 1939. In 2010, about 5,160 people lived there.
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About Glencoe's Location
Glencoe is located at a specific point on the map: 33°57'11.333" North and 85°56'9.125" West. This helps people find it using coordinates.
The city covers a total area of about 44.1 square kilometers (17.0 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People Living in Glencoe
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The U.S. government does a census every ten years. This helps us learn about how many people live in Glencoe and what the community is like.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 669 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,466 | 119.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,592 | 76.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,901 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,648 | 60.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,670 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,152 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,160 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,372 | 4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Glencoe's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 5,160 people living in Glencoe. These people lived in 2,129 homes. About 1,488 of these homes were families.
- Most people in Glencoe were White (96.5%).
- A smaller number were Black or African American (1.3%).
- Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races.
- About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average home had about 2.42 people. The average family had about 2.92 people.
Age Groups in Glencoe (2010)
The population of Glencoe in 2010 included people of all ages:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Glencoe was 42.7 years.
Glencoe's Population in 2020
The most recent census in 2020 showed that 5,372 people lived in Glencoe. This was a small increase from 2010. There were 1,949 households and 1,384 families.
The racial makeup in 2020 was:
- White (non-Hispanic): 90.6%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 2.87%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Asian: 1.02%
- Other/Mixed races: 3.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Famous People from Glencoe
Some well-known people have come from Glencoe:
- Shannon Camper, who was crowned Miss Alabama in 2004.
- Mickey Gibbs, a professional racing driver.
- Jana Sanderson, who was crowned Miss Alabama in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Glencoe (Alabama) para niños
