Glencoe, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 144, Glencoe's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Glencoe is a small community located in Louisiana, within St. Mary Parish. The total population is 144. It ranks as the 464th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glencoe is 36.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glencoe is $30,742. This is 49% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Glencoe, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 95% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.3x, Glencoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 25.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glencoe has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 55.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (91.0% vs 30.5%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glencoe, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.