Glendale, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Glendale is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 13,367 at the 2000 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.5 km²), of which, 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (3.18%) is water.
. It began to develop rapidly in the 1950s, reflecting post-World War II metropolitan growth and migration patterns throughout the United States. Bayshore Town Center
(formerly called Bayshore Mall) was established on the eastern border of the city in 1954.
Unlike other northshore suburbs of Milwaukee, Glendale has a mix of industry and commercial sites in addition to residential areas. The southern areas of the city have mainly industrial and higher density residential sites, while the north features medium to lower density residential plots. Interstate 43
divides the city into east and west sections. Nicolet High School
is also located in Glendale and serves the city, along with the suburbs of Fox Point
, Bayside
, and River Hills
. Glendale has begun an ambitious campaign to attract business and population growth. Major roads have undergone massive streetscaping projects, Bayshore Town Center has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, and the Glendale Business Park continues to welcome high tech clients.
of 2000, there were 13,367 people, 5,772 households, and 3,515 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,307.4 people per square mile (891.4/km²). There were 5,974 housing units at an average density of 1,031.2 per square mile (398.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.76% White, 8.13% African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.96% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races
, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.
There were 5,772 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,306, and the median income for a family was $68,429. Males had a median income of $45,670 versus $36,334 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $30,328. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 13,367 at the 2000 census
2000 Census
The following countries conducted a census of the general population in 2000:* Costa Rica, the ninth federal census, conducted at irregular intervals* Indonesia* United States, the 22nd decennial federal census...
.
Geography
Glendale is located at 43°7′48"N 87°55′40"W (43.130060, -87.927719).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.5 km²), of which, 5.8 square miles (15.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (3.18%) is water.
History
Glendale was incorporated on December 28, 1950 from portions of the Town of MilwaukeeMilwaukee (town), Wisconsin
The Town of Milwaukee was a town in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin created on March 17, 1835. A number of Milwaukee County municipalities were created out of portions of it...
. It began to develop rapidly in the 1950s, reflecting post-World War II metropolitan growth and migration patterns throughout the United States. Bayshore Town Center
Bayshore Town Center
Bayshore Town Center is a shopping mall/mixed use retail complex in Glendale, Wisconsin anchored by Sears, Boston Store, and Kohl's. Originally an outdoor strip mall built in 1954, it was converted into an enclosed mall in 1974...
(formerly called Bayshore Mall) was established on the eastern border of the city in 1954.
Unlike other northshore suburbs of Milwaukee, Glendale has a mix of industry and commercial sites in addition to residential areas. The southern areas of the city have mainly industrial and higher density residential sites, while the north features medium to lower density residential plots. Interstate 43
Interstate 43
Interstate 43 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the U.S. state of Wisconsin, connecting Interstate 39 and Interstate 90 in Beloit with Milwaukee and U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 141 in Green Bay. I-43 is the 5th longest intrastate Interstate Highway of the Interstate...
divides the city into east and west sections. Nicolet High School
Nicolet High School
Nicolet High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Wisconsin. It is the only school in the Nicolet Unified School District, which serves Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, and River Hills. Primary schooling is administered by three feeder districts. The Nicolet Unified School district...
is also located in Glendale and serves the city, along with the suburbs of Fox Point
Fox Point, Wisconsin
Fox Point is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,012 at the 2000 census.Fox Point is located along the North Shore area of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is named after a small point extending into Lake Michigan...
, Bayside
Bayside, Wisconsin
Bayside is a village in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 4,518 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bayside is located at ....
, and River Hills
River Hills, Wisconsin
River Hills is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,631.-Geography:River Hills is located at ....
. Glendale has begun an ambitious campaign to attract business and population growth. Major roads have undergone massive streetscaping projects, Bayshore Town Center has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, and the Glendale Business Park continues to welcome high tech clients.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 13,367 people, 5,772 households, and 3,515 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,307.4 people per square mile (891.4/km²). There were 5,974 housing units at an average density of 1,031.2 per square mile (398.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.76% White, 8.13% African American, 0.23% Native American, 2.96% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.
There were 5,772 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,306, and the median income for a family was $68,429. Males had a median income of $45,670 versus $36,334 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $30,328. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
- Bayshore Town CenterBayshore Town CenterBayshore Town Center is a shopping mall/mixed use retail complex in Glendale, Wisconsin anchored by Sears, Boston Store, and Kohl's. Originally an outdoor strip mall built in 1954, it was converted into an enclosed mall in 1974...
- Florsheim Shoes
- Johnson ControlsJohnson ControlsJohnson Controls, Inc. is a company, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It was founded in 1885 by professor Warren S. Johnson, inventor of the first electric room thermostat....
- Sprecher BrewerySprecher BrewerySprecher Brewery is a brewery founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by Randal Sprecher in 1985. Sprecher produces an assortment of beers and sodas. The brewery has since moved to the neighboring city of Glendale in Milwaukee County....
- Kopps Frozen CustardKopp's Frozen CustardKopp's Frozen Custard is a restaurant chain located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. It specializes in frozen custard and large "jumbo" hamburgers. Founded by Elsa Kopp in 1950, the restaurants continue to be heralded by local publications for their quality food...