Glencoe, MN Demographics

A map of Glencoe's Population by Race

Glencoe, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,695, a less than 1% change from the 5,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 19.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glencoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glencoe has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Glencoe, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glencoe is ranked the 139th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Glencoe was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glencoe's White Population

4,420 residents of Glencoe, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glencoe is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Glencoe ranks 760th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Glencoe's population has decreased from 78.7% to 77.6%.

Glencoe is more White than neighboring Lester Prairie (73.3% White). Glencoe is less White than neighboring Plato (90.5% White), New Auburn (86% White), Biscay (94.2% White), and Silver Lake (93.3% White).

Glencoe's Black Population

14 residents of Glencoe, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glencoe is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Glencoe ranks 427th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Black residents' share of Glencoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Glencoe is more Black than neighboring Plato (0% Black), New Auburn (0% Black), and Biscay (0% Black). Glencoe is less Black than neighboring Silver Lake (0.5% Black), and Lester Prairie (1.1% Black).

Glencoe's Asian Population

54 residents of Glencoe, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glencoe is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Glencoe ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Asian residents' share of Glencoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Glencoe is more Asian than neighboring Plato (0% Asian), New Auburn (0% Asian), Biscay (0% Asian), Silver Lake (0% Asian), and Lester Prairie (0.2% Asian).

Glencoe's Hispanic Population

1,125 residents of Glencoe, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glencoe is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Glencoe ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Glencoe's population has increased from 17.1% to 19.8%.

Glencoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Plato (1.2% Hispanic), New Auburn (13.5% Hispanic), Biscay (1.4% Hispanic), and Silver Lake (2.5% Hispanic). Glencoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Lester Prairie (20.1% Hispanic).

Glencoe's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Glencoe, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glencoe is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Glencoe ranks 670th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glencoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Glencoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Auburn (0% Native American/Other), Biscay (0% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Lester Prairie (0% Native American/Other). Glencoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plato (4.5% Native American/Other).

Glencoe's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Glencoe, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glencoe is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Glencoe ranks 608th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glencoe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Glencoe's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Glencoe is more Multiracial than neighboring New Auburn (0.5% Multiracial). Glencoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Plato (3.7% Multiracial), Biscay (4.3% Multiracial), Silver Lake (3.8% Multiracial), and Lester Prairie (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.