Glendale, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 211, Glendale'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

Glendale is a small community located in South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. The total population is 211. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glendale is 35.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glendale is $30,673. This is 56% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 52.8%. This is 275% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Glendale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Glendale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 7.4%).

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glendale, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.