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Glenwood

North Carolina · 226 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Glenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,694. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

226
+25%since 2023
from 181 in 2023
2020 – 2024
140 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 112 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
14924534143753320202024Glenwood
2024226
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,694
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$52,046
+13%since 2023
from $45,873 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.151
−33%since 2023
from 0.226 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(99)
Black56.2%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(139)
62
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, North Carolina?

Glenwood, North Carolina has about 226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenwood, North Carolina?

The typical household in Glenwood, North Carolina earns about $120,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Glenwood, North Carolina?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Glenwood, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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