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Glendale, MS

Census-designated place in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population

1,257

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

771

ZIP codes

0

Glendale and its ZIP codes

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Glendale at a glance

  • Glendale is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,818, close to the Mississippi median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (7% below Mississippi) and median rent is $835 a month.

Local data for Glendale, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Glendale, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,818

Poverty rate

30.1%

Median home value

$158,400

Median rent

$835/mo

Homeownership

72.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

51.2

Average commute

21.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Irish Americans (73), Mexican Americans (58).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forrest County. PPP loans are for Glendale.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,252

38,996 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,943

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$571M

FY 2026, $7,303 per person

Forrest County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Glendale, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled13.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glendale, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

725

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

469

1.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 38°F

58.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Glendale, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Glendale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PetalCity3.6 mi16.9
Arnold LineCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.7
EastabuchieCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.9
Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.8
HattiesburgCity5.1 mi53.4
West HattiesburgCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.4
Oak GroveCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.2
MoselleCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.7
RunnelstownCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
SumrallTown15 mi3.7
PurvisCity16 mi4.2
EllisvilleCity17 mi10.4
SeminaryTown17 mi1.5
OvettCensus-designated place18 mi1.7
New AugustaTown20 mi5.1
RichtonTown22 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glendale, MS in?
Glendale is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Glendale, MS?
About 1,257 people live in Glendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glendale?
Nearby places include Petal (3.6 mi), Arnold Line (4.6 mi), Eastabuchie (4.8 mi), Rawls Springs (4.9 mi), Hattiesburg (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023