Glenwood, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Glenwood census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Glenwood. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.37 km2. The village has a population density of 197.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Glenwood village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Glenwood on the Map

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Glenwood location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Glenwood has a population of around 272 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Glenwood has decreased by -13.92%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
316272 --13.92%

2026 Population Projection

Glenwood's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 272 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Glenwood is around 130 while the female population is around 140.

Of the 272 total population in Glenwood, the largest gender is female with around 140 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
130140 -7.14%

Is Glenwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Glenwood compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
11.5 pts below the province
48.7%
Employment rate
11.5 pts below the province
51.3%
Participation rate
16.7 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$64,500
Median household income
$31,500 below the province
17.5%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
8.3 pts above the province

Commute

53.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
16.3 pts below the province
66.7%
Commute by car
20.6 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

90.5%
Single-detached houses
29.6 pts above the province
4.8%
Apartments (any building size)
17.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
25.0%
One-person households
1.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Glenwood has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 11.10% of the total population. The village median age is 42.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population43 42.80%42 42.40% 0.00%43 42.80%
Average age of the population42 42.40%41 41.20% 2.36%42 41.80%
10 to 14 years20 15.40%15 10.70% 25.00%30 11.10%
5 to 9 years10 7.70%10 7.10% 0.00%25 9.30%
40 to 44 years15 11.50%10 7.10% 33.33%25 9.30%
65 to 69 years10 7.70%10 7.10% 0.00%25 9.30%
15 to 19 years5 3.80%15 10.70% 66.67%20 7.40%
60 to 64 years5 3.80%15 10.70% 66.67%20 7.40%
70 to 74 years10 7.70%10 7.10% 0.00%20 7.40%
0 to 4 years5 3.80%10 7.10% 50.00%15 5.60%
35 to 39 years5 3.80%10 7.10% 50.00%15 5.60%
30 to 34 years5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.70%
45 to 49 years5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.70%
50 to 54 years10 7.70%5 3.60% 50.00%10 3.70%
55 to 59 years5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.70%
75 to 79 years5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.70%
80 to 84 years5 3.80%10 7.10% 50.00%10 3.70%
85 years and over5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.70%
20 to 24 years5 3.80%5 3.60% 0.00%5 1.90%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 50.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.80% and 24.10%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Glenwood are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Glenwood

Population of Glenwood by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Glenwood is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Glenwood is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 50.00% of the total population, followed by Dutch (24.14%), Scottish (22.41%), German (22.41%), and Norwegian (20.69%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include American, Irish, First Nations (North American Indian), Swedish, and Canadian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English61.54%40.63%50.00%
Dutch23.08%25.00%24.14%
Scottish19.23%25.00%22.41%
German23.08%18.75%22.41%
Norwegian19.23%18.75%20.69%
American19.23%18.75%18.97%
Irish11.54%21.88%15.52%
First Nations (North American Indian)7.69%9.38%8.62%
Swedish11.54%9.38%8.62%
Canadian0.00%9.38%6.90%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Glenwood's population profile.

About 6.9% of Glenwood's population are immigrants (20 people).

The top countries of origin for Glenwood's immigrant population are Taiwan (0), Philippines (0), Viet Nam (0), Bangladesh (0), India (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Taiwan0
Philippines0
Viet Nam0
Bangladesh0
India0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 95 of Glenwood's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 5 or more persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 7.50%, 5.00%, and 5.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4522.50%
1 person2512.50%
5 or more persons157.50%
3 persons105.00%
4 persons105.00%

Income in Glenwood

Analyzing income distribution in Glenwood can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Glenwood is $30,000.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Glenwood population or around 30 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 30 and 15 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Glenwood's median household income is $64,500, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Glenwood's median household income is 19,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Glenwood

This data sheds light on the distribution of Glenwood residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

54.35% or most of the Glenwood population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 35.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.20% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.25% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree807515554.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate406010035.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher20154515.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree10304010.25%

Below national average 15.2% of Glenwood's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Glenwood

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Glenwood. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.72%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Glenwood's population (around 57.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 20 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 25.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed201025

Employment Industry Sectors

The Glenwood industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Glenwood is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Glenwood has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 10%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance15014%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting0010%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10010%
Construction10010%
Manufacturing0010%
Educational services01010%
Other services (except public administration)01010%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Glenwood residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Glenwood: Health care and social assistance (14%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (10%)

Top occupation categories in Glenwood: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (33%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Sales and service occupations (19%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work35306568.40%
Worked at home0152021.10%
No fixed workplace address001515.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Glenwood residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Glenwood residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Glenwood spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes53.30%
60 minutes and over20.00%
30 to 44 minutes13.30%
45 to 59 minutes13.30%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Glenwoodshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Glenwood's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
61.90%
Married or living common-law
38.10%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Glenwood. About 270 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English270
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English96.3%100.0%
Non-official languages1.9%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Glenwood is predominantly Christian. About 195 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian68.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenwood

According to the 2021 census, Glenwood has a population of approximately 272 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Glenwood decreased by 13.92%.

Glenwood has a population density of approximately 197.90 people per square kilometre.

Glenwood covers a land area of approximately 1.37 km².

The median age of the population in Glenwood is 42.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Glenwood is English.

The median household income in Glenwood is $64,500, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Glenwood.

Christian is the predominant religion in Glenwood.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.