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Glenwood, NE
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Population
653
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
0
Glenwood and its ZIP codes
Glenwood at a glance
- Glenwood is about 11 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $143,098 a year, 87% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,900 (42% above Nebraska).
Local data for Glenwood, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenwood, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,098
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$337,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
71.8%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (378), Irish Americans (153), Swedish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Glenwood.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,848
28,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,681
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
How people get to work
Glenwood, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenwood, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
858
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
119
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenwood, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Glenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KearneyCity | 3.5 mi | 15 |
| RiverdaleVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| OdessaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| AmherstVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GibbonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PleasantonVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Elm CreekVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| SheltonVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| MindenCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| AxtellVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HeartwellVillage | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| MillerVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| RavennaCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| FunkVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| HazardVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenwood, NE in?
- Glenwood is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Glenwood, NE?
- About 653 people live in Glenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenwood?
- Nearby places include Kearney (3.5 mi), Riverdale (4.5 mi), Odessa (10 mi), Amherst (12 mi), Gibbon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023