Welcome to Glencoe, Alabama!
Starting or Relocating a Business in Glencoe
The City of Glencoe is actively working to encourage business development within our city limits. We strive to provide a business friendly atmosphere. If you are considering starting or relocating a business within Glencoe, please contact us. From business licenses to rezoning requests, we are here to assist you in your new venture.
If easy highway and railroad access, low operating costs, skilled and hard-working employees and a great community are important to your business, then Glencoe, Alabama offers a number of dynamic opportunities for success.
The City of Glencoe can be found in the southeastern portion of Etowah County in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, only an hour’s drive from Birmingham and two hours from Atlanta. It is conveniently located on Highway 431 between Interstates 20 and 59. The Alabama Tennessee Rail Road runs along US 431 providing many sites with rail road access.
While the City of Glencoe comprises 5,100 people, the Gadsden-Etowah County Metropolitan Area encompasses more than 100,000. The workforce is enhanced with training opportunities at Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College. Both of these institutions offer training in a wide variety of skills.
Along with a high quality, skilled workforce, companies locating in the City of Glencoe will find that overall operating costs are among the most favorable in the U.S. Utility and transportation costs are low. Local property tax rates are modest and the State of Alabama offers many incentives to businesses that qualify. Wage rates are very favorable, particularly given the strong work ethic of area residents.
Much of the natural beauty of Alabama shines through in Glencoe. The Coosa River offers sport fishing, leisure boating, and gorgeous views from river front homes. Golfers will love to hear that Glencoe is home to the beautiful Silver Lakes Golf Course which is part of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Glencoe residents enjoy the benefits of lower costs of living, affordable housing and a strong sense of community. Award-winning schools and a safe environment make Glencoe an excellent place to raise children. From its beautiful youth athletic facilities to its active Senior Outreach Programs, Glencoe has something to offer everyone.
The City of Glencoe is currently looking to bring in new business establishments in order to better serve residents. Target businesses would include grocers and household supply retailers, retail chain stores and restaurants. We would also like to bring in manufacturing and other industrial type businesses in order to provide citizens with more employment options within the city.
Overall, the City of Glencoe offers an ideal location for companies that need easy transportation access, quality labor, available sites and buildings, low operating costs and a safe, friendly community with a high quality of living. Please contact us to discuss options. From the permit application to your Grand Opening, we are here to assist you throughout the process. We encourage you to take the time to explore all of the opportunities Glencoe has to offer. Or, better yet, come for a visit and see for yourself! We would love to welcome you and your business to Glencoe.
Demographic Information
Population
Population, 2014 5,174
Persons per Square Mile, 2014 322
Persons Under 5 Years, 2014 5.2%.
Persons Under 18 Years, 2014 21.2%
Persons 65 Years and Over, 2014 17.2%
Females, 2014 52.6%
Males, 2014 47.4%
Housing
Households, 2006-2010 1,826
Persons per Household, 2006-2010 2.67
Housing Units, 2010 2,270
Homeownership Rate, 2006-2010 84.4%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units, 2013 $112,803
Living in Same House, 1 Year and Over, 2006-2010 86.4%
Income
Median Household Income, 2013 $48,411
Per Capita Income, 2013 $23,446
Retail Sales Per Capita, 2007 $2,171
Persons below Poverty Level, 2006-2010 5.2%
Education
High School Graduates, persons age 25+, 2006-2010 84.0%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, persons age 25+, 2006-2010 17.1%
Diversity
White, 2010 95.9%
White, Not Hispanic, 2010 95.9%
Black, 2010 1.3%
Two or More Races, 2010 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino Origin, 2010 0.8%
Asian, 2010 0.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native, 2010 0.3%
Foreign Born Persons, 2006-2010 0.6%
Workforce
Males (ages 16+) 2,129
In Labor Force 1,406
In Armed Forces 19
Civilian 1,387
Employed 1,361
Unemployed 26
Not In Labor Force 723
Females (ages 16+) 2,382
In Labor Force 1,179
In Armed Forces 0
Civilian 1,179
Employed 1,115
Not Employed 64
Not In Labor Force 1,203
Employment
Workers Employed in Select Industrial Sectors (ages 16+)
Manufacturing 476
Retail Trade 355
Educational Services 219
Health Care and Social Assistance 281
Accommodation and Food Services 100
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 128
Public Administration 104
Workers Employed in Select Occupational Groups (ages 16+)
Management, Professional and Related Occupations 650
Services Occupations 249
Sales and Office Occupations 739
Production, Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 506
Purchasing Power
Food at Home $8,653,129
Food Away From Home $2,881,034
Apparel and Related Service $2,726,532
Television Equipment, Tapes, Disks $1,219,327
Audio Equipment, CDs, Tapes $301,011
Household Textiles $184,607
Furniture $844,271
Floor Coverings $86,862
Major Appliances $409,563
Small Appliances and House Wares $128,711
Computer Hardware and Software $348,005
Miscellaneous Household Equipment $624,064
Non-Prescription Drugs and Supplies $698,055
Housekeeping Supplies $1,279,978
Personal Products $674,493
Home Repair Commodities $249,222
Total $21,308,864
For business licensing information, contact City Clerk Tashia Blackerby at City Hall at 256-492-1424 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. She will be happy to walk you through the process and assist you in getting started in Glencoe!
For business location assistance, you can contact Code Official Brian Bramblett at City Hall at 256-492-1424 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. She will gladly show you location options, explain zoning requirements and assist you in bringing your business to Glencoe!
If easy highway and railroad access, low operating costs, skilled and hard-working employees and a great community are important to your business, then Glencoe, Alabama offers a number of dynamic opportunities for success.
The City of Glencoe can be found in the southeastern portion of Etowah County in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, only an hour’s drive from Birmingham and two hours from Atlanta. It is conveniently located on Highway 431 between Interstates 20 and 59. The Alabama Tennessee Rail Road runs along US 431 providing many sites with rail road access.
While the City of Glencoe comprises 5,100 people, the Gadsden-Etowah County Metropolitan Area encompasses more than 100,000. The workforce is enhanced with training opportunities at Jacksonville State University and Gadsden State Community College. Both of these institutions offer training in a wide variety of skills.
Along with a high quality, skilled workforce, companies locating in the City of Glencoe will find that overall operating costs are among the most favorable in the U.S. Utility and transportation costs are low. Local property tax rates are modest and the State of Alabama offers many incentives to businesses that qualify. Wage rates are very favorable, particularly given the strong work ethic of area residents.
Much of the natural beauty of Alabama shines through in Glencoe. The Coosa River offers sport fishing, leisure boating, and gorgeous views from river front homes. Golfers will love to hear that Glencoe is home to the beautiful Silver Lakes Golf Course which is part of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Glencoe residents enjoy the benefits of lower costs of living, affordable housing and a strong sense of community. Award-winning schools and a safe environment make Glencoe an excellent place to raise children. From its beautiful youth athletic facilities to its active Senior Outreach Programs, Glencoe has something to offer everyone.
The City of Glencoe is currently looking to bring in new business establishments in order to better serve residents. Target businesses would include grocers and household supply retailers, retail chain stores and restaurants. We would also like to bring in manufacturing and other industrial type businesses in order to provide citizens with more employment options within the city.
Overall, the City of Glencoe offers an ideal location for companies that need easy transportation access, quality labor, available sites and buildings, low operating costs and a safe, friendly community with a high quality of living. Please contact us to discuss options. From the permit application to your Grand Opening, we are here to assist you throughout the process. We encourage you to take the time to explore all of the opportunities Glencoe has to offer. Or, better yet, come for a visit and see for yourself! We would love to welcome you and your business to Glencoe.
Demographic Information
Population
Population, 2014 5,174
Persons per Square Mile, 2014 322
Persons Under 5 Years, 2014 5.2%.
Persons Under 18 Years, 2014 21.2%
Persons 65 Years and Over, 2014 17.2%
Females, 2014 52.6%
Males, 2014 47.4%
Housing
Households, 2006-2010 1,826
Persons per Household, 2006-2010 2.67
Housing Units, 2010 2,270
Homeownership Rate, 2006-2010 84.4%
Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units, 2013 $112,803
Living in Same House, 1 Year and Over, 2006-2010 86.4%
Income
Median Household Income, 2013 $48,411
Per Capita Income, 2013 $23,446
Retail Sales Per Capita, 2007 $2,171
Persons below Poverty Level, 2006-2010 5.2%
Education
High School Graduates, persons age 25+, 2006-2010 84.0%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher, persons age 25+, 2006-2010 17.1%
Diversity
White, 2010 95.9%
White, Not Hispanic, 2010 95.9%
Black, 2010 1.3%
Two or More Races, 2010 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino Origin, 2010 0.8%
Asian, 2010 0.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native, 2010 0.3%
Foreign Born Persons, 2006-2010 0.6%
Workforce
Males (ages 16+) 2,129
In Labor Force 1,406
In Armed Forces 19
Civilian 1,387
Employed 1,361
Unemployed 26
Not In Labor Force 723
Females (ages 16+) 2,382
In Labor Force 1,179
In Armed Forces 0
Civilian 1,179
Employed 1,115
Not Employed 64
Not In Labor Force 1,203
Employment
Workers Employed in Select Industrial Sectors (ages 16+)
Manufacturing 476
Retail Trade 355
Educational Services 219
Health Care and Social Assistance 281
Accommodation and Food Services 100
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 128
Public Administration 104
Workers Employed in Select Occupational Groups (ages 16+)
Management, Professional and Related Occupations 650
Services Occupations 249
Sales and Office Occupations 739
Production, Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 506
Purchasing Power
Food at Home $8,653,129
Food Away From Home $2,881,034
Apparel and Related Service $2,726,532
Television Equipment, Tapes, Disks $1,219,327
Audio Equipment, CDs, Tapes $301,011
Household Textiles $184,607
Furniture $844,271
Floor Coverings $86,862
Major Appliances $409,563
Small Appliances and House Wares $128,711
Computer Hardware and Software $348,005
Miscellaneous Household Equipment $624,064
Non-Prescription Drugs and Supplies $698,055
Housekeeping Supplies $1,279,978
Personal Products $674,493
Home Repair Commodities $249,222
Total $21,308,864
For business licensing information, contact City Clerk Tashia Blackerby at City Hall at 256-492-1424 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. She will be happy to walk you through the process and assist you in getting started in Glencoe!
For business location assistance, you can contact Code Official Brian Bramblett at City Hall at 256-492-1424 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. She will gladly show you location options, explain zoning requirements and assist you in bringing your business to Glencoe!