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Glen Raven

North Carolina · 3,239 residents · 3.312 sq mi
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Glen Raven has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,634. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,239
+18%since 2000
from 2,750 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
978 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Glen Raven
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,634
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,086 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,486
+73%since 2000
from $17,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(2,012)
Black18.5%(508)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(176)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(1,392)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(2,049)
Black14.8%(478)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(535)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other3.1%(99)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,160)
Diversity Score
67
+32%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Raven, North Carolina?

Glen Raven, North Carolina has about 3,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Raven, North Carolina?

The typical household in Glen Raven, North Carolina earns about $53,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Raven, North Carolina expensive?

In Glen Raven, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Raven, North Carolina?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Raven, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Raven, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of people in Glen Raven, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Raven, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Raven, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 493 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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