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Glenville, MN
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Population
572
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
543
ZIP codes
0
Glenville and its ZIP codes
Glenville at a glance
- Glenville is about 7.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,563, 36% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 (63% below Minnesota) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Glenville, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenville, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,563
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$123,300
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Norwegian Americans (156), Irish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Freeborn County. PPP loans are for Glenville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,768
11,723 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $7,900 per person
How people get to work
Glenville, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenville, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenville, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Glenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaywardCity | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MyrtleCity | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Albert LeaCity | 7.1 mi | 13.3 |
| Twin LakesCity | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Northwood, IACity | 9 mi | 4 |
| EmmonsCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CongerCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Clarks GroveCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HollandaleCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ManchesterCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Kensett, IACity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Bolan, IACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AldenCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Otranto, IACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake Mills, IACity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Joice, IACity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenville, MN in?
- Glenville is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Glenville, MN?
- About 572 people live in Glenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenville?
- Nearby places include Hayward (5.5 mi), Myrtle (5.9 mi), Albert Lea (7.1 mi), Twin Lakes (7.3 mi), Northwood, IA (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023