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City Demographics

Glendale is truly a cosmopolitan city that is culturally diverse, well educated and enjoys high household incomes. This make-up provides a stunning backdrop to the national and international business activity that exists in Glendale.

"“The labor pool [in Glendale] is at high level and very diverse, so it's a tremendous advantage for us to be here."

Joe Adney - Executive Director, Marketing, IHOP

Nearly 60% of Glendale’s population has attended college, with more than 30% earning bachelors, graduate or professional degrees.

Glendale’s average annual household income is almost $65,000 with nearly 16% of households in a seven mile radius of downtown Glendale earning over $150,000 per year. Another 31.5% of young professionals in this same radius make between $75,000 and $100,000.

Combined, these statistics provide for a well trained workforce to meet any business need.

Population Density and Income

Location Density Average Annual Income
City of Glendale 207,157 $68,162
3 Mile Radius 240,180 $61,714
5 Mile Radius 631,679 $62,279
7 Mile Radius 1,420,075 $59,108

Population Diversity

Ethnicity Percentage
White 50%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 16%
Black 1%
Other 9%

Education Level

Education Level Achievement Rate
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.5%
Bachelor Degree 25%
Some College 21%
High School Graduate 27%
Some High School 17%