Glencoe
City in Etowah County, Alabama

Glencoe is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, with 5,372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hokes Bluff, 5.0 miles NE.
- 5,372residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 44.0 km²
- 316 / sq mipopulation density
- 35905ZIP code
About Glencoe
Glencoe (local pronunciation "Glin-ko") is a city in Calhoun and Etowah counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city incorporated in 1939. As of the 2020 census, Glencoe had a population of 5,372.
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Living in Glencoe
- Median household income
- $68,517
- Median home value
- $206,100
- Median rent
- $736/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Glencoe had 5,372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 316 per sq mi (122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glencoe at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Etowah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,372 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.00 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9483° N, 85.9336° W |
| ZIP code | 35905 |
| Official website | cityofglencoe.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0129992 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glencoe
- Hokes Bluff5.0 mi NE
- Tidmore Bend5.9 mi N
- Gadsden6.2 mi NW
- Southside6.3 mi SW
- Rainbow City8.7 mi W
- Ballplay9.2 mi NE
- Coats Bend9.3 mi N
- Reece City10.6 mi NW
- Attalla11.1 mi W
- Lookout Mountain11.7 mi N
- Ohatchee12.2 mi SW
- Ridgeville12.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glencoe
What county is Glencoe in?
Glencoe is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the population of Glencoe, AL?
5,372 people lived in Glencoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glencoe, AL?
The ZIP code of Glencoe is 35905.
What is the elevation of Glencoe?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glencoe?
Hokes Bluff (5.0 mi), Tidmore Bend (5.9 mi), Gadsden (6.2 mi), Southside (6.3 mi), Rainbow City (8.7 mi).
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