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Glenwood, Alabama
Glenwood in 2012
Glenwood in 2012
Location of Glenwood in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
Location of Glenwood in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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
 (2020)
 • Total 152
 • Density 207.93/sq mi (80.30/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36034
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 / 31.66778; -86.17500.

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
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.

Glenwood, Alabama Post Office 36034
Glenwood Post Office (ZIP code: 36034), January 2012

Famous People from Glenwood

  • Hoyt Corkins is a professional poker player who comes from Glenwood.
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