Glencoe, Alabama

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.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Alabama headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Glencoe

🏘️ Nearby Communities