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Glenwood

North Carolina · 501 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Glenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,806. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 304 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $165,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 78% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

501
+154%vs 2021
vs 197 in 2021
2020 – 2024
310 / sq mi
+154%vs 2021
vs 122 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.0
+14%vs 2021
vs 43.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
14924534143753320202024Glenwood
2024226
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,806
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $104,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,657
−7%vs 2021
vs $42,460 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$165,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $122,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
91.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
9.0% rent
1.6
+39%vs 2021
vs 1.2 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(471)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(33)
7
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
25.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
30.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
54.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Glenwood, North Carolina?

Glenwood, North Carolina has about 501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenwood, North Carolina earns about $100,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, North Carolina expensive?

In Glenwood, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $165,100.

How educated are people in Glenwood, North Carolina?

About 54.8% 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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