Glenview, IL Demographics

A map of Glenview's Population by Race

Glenview, Illinois has an estimated population of 47,752, a slight decrease from the 48,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 16.2% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glenview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glenview has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Glenview, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glenview is ranked the 31st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Glenview was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glenview's White Population

32,648 residents of Glenview, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glenview is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Glenview ranks 1230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Glenview's population has decreased from 71.0% to 68.4%.

Glenview is more White than neighboring Morton Grove (53% White), and Niles (62.2% White). Glenview is less White than neighboring Golf (82.4% White), Northfield (85.3% White), and Northbrook (73.8% White).

Glenview's Black Population

769 residents of Glenview, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glenview is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Glenview ranks 555th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Black residents' share of Glenview's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Glenview is more Black than neighboring Golf (0% Black), and Northfield (0.2% Black). Glenview is less Black than neighboring Northbrook (1.8% Black), Morton Grove (2% Black), and Niles (2.3% Black).

Glenview's Asian Population

7,737 residents of Glenview, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glenview is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Glenview ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Asian residents' share of Glenview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.2%.

Glenview is more Asian than neighboring Golf (7.3% Asian), and Northfield (8.1% Asian). Glenview is less Asian than neighboring Morton Grove (32% Asian), and Niles (20.3% Asian).

Glenview's Hispanic Population

3,917 residents of Glenview, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glenview is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Glenview ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Glenview's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.2%.

Glenview is more Hispanic than neighboring Golf (6.9% Hispanic), Northfield (2.2% Hispanic), Northbrook (5.4% Hispanic), and Morton Grove (8% Hispanic). Glenview is less Hispanic than neighboring Niles (13.3% Hispanic).

Glenview's Native American/Other Population

436 residents of Glenview, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glenview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Glenview ranks 365th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glenview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Glenview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Golf (0.8% Native American/Other), Northbrook (0.1% Native American/Other), Morton Grove (0.3% Native American/Other), and Niles (0.2% Native American/Other). Glenview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northfield (1.2% Native American/Other).

Glenview's Multiracial Population

2,245 residents of Glenview, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glenview is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Glenview ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Glenview's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Glenview is more Multiracial than neighboring Golf (2.5% Multiracial), Northfield (3.2% Multiracial), Northbrook (2.7% Multiracial), and Niles (1.7% Multiracial). Glenview is less Multiracial than neighboring Morton Grove (4.8% 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.