Glencoe, Alabama
City · Population 5,396 · #104 in Alabama
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About Glencoe
Glencoe is a close-knit town in northeastern Alabama, home to 5,396 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Glencoe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 317 residents per square mile.
📰 Glencoe News Today
- Daniel Bolin Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
- Xavier Joseph Cortez Obituary | Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home | Glencoe, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Glencoe girls soccer takes on Susan Moore in AHSAA area play. See the photos! Gadsden Times · Apr 7
- Vivian L. Barron Obituary (2026) - Glencoe, AL - Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home and Cemetery Legacy obituary · Aug 5
- Armed standoff in Glencoe ends peacefully after hours of negotiations wvtm · Dec 27
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What Makes Glencoe Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Glencoe — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,396.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Glencoe
- Glencoe Elementary School
- Glencoe High School
- Glencoe Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Charles Gilchrist
Population (2024)5,396
Rank in state#104 of 463
Land area17 sq mi
Density317/sq mi
Coordinates33.9483, -85.9336