Community Profile
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Glencoe is a growing community of nearly 6,000 residents located just forty-five minutes west of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area. Whether considering expansion or relocation, we invite you to discover the potential benefits of operating your business in the Glencoe area. Further details on the community can be found by downloading the New Business Handbook or by calling the Chamber of Commerce office at 320-864-3650.
DEMOGRAPHICS - The 2000 Census reports Glencoe’s population as 5,453 residents. The Minnesota State Demographer project’s the community’s population to grow 32% (7,600 residents) by 2035. Median age for Glencoe is 35.5 years and median family income is $55,496.
TRANSPORTATION - Glencoe is centrally located between the metropolitan areas of the Twin Cities, Mankato, Saint Cloud and Willmar providing access to key transportation networks. This includes the four-lane U.S. Highway 212 and rail access through Twin Cities & Western Railroad.
GLENCOE INDUSTRIAL PARK - The community’s infrastructure includes the City’s Industrial Park located along US Hwy 212. The City of Glencoe offers affordable building sites. Lots selling for $1.50 per square foot with additional incentives on the purchase price available to qualified businesses.
WORKFORCE - The area’s labor force is committed, team-oriented, and reliable. In 2008, McLeod County had the second highest percentage of manufacturing employment in the state. This specialization provides local manufacturing companies a talented pool of skilled workers.