Glenwood, Alabama facts for kids
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Glenwood, Alabama
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Glenwood in 2012
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![]() Location of Glenwood in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Crenshaw |
Area | |
• Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
• Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
Population
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• Total | 152 |
• Density | 207.93/sq mi (80.30/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
36034
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Area code(s) | 334 |
FIPS code | 01-30160 |
GNIS feature ID | 0119046 |
Glenwood is a small town located in Crenshaw County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town in 1907. According to the 2020 census, 152 people live there.
Where is Glenwood Located?
Glenwood is found in the eastern part of Crenshaw County. Its exact location is 31°40′4″N 86°10′30″W / 31.66778°N 86.17500°W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.00 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Glenwood?
The number of people living in Glenwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 336 | — | |
1920 | 386 | 14.9% | |
1930 | 429 | 11.1% | |
1940 | 393 | −8.4% | |
1950 | 413 | 5.1% | |
1960 | 416 | 0.7% | |
1970 | 378 | −9.1% | |
1980 | 341 | −9.8% | |
1990 | 208 | −39.0% | |
2000 | 191 | −8.2% | |
2010 | 187 | −2.1% | |
2020 | 152 | −18.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
In 2000, there were 191 people living in Glenwood. These people lived in 92 different homes. About 25% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The town's population included people of different backgrounds, with most being White and a significant number being Black or African American.
The average age of people in Glenwood in 2000 was 44 years old. About 18% of the population was under 18, and about 19% was 65 or older.
Famous People from Glenwood
- Hoyt Corkins is a professional poker player who comes from Glenwood.