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Glenwood

North Carolina · Raleigh · 10,422 residents · 4.394 sq mi
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The short version

Glenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,013,083. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Raleigh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Glenwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,422
Population density
2,372 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,765
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$96,525
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,013,083
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,969
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(8,943)
Black3.9%(411)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(360)
Asian4.2%(433)
Other2.6%(275)
Diversity Score32.3%(3,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(8,943)
Black3.9%(411)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(360)
Asian4.2%(433)
Other2.6%(275)
Diversity Score32.3%(3,368)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
6.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 10,995
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Pop 10,416
Ingleside
Pop 9,045
Russian Hill
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Del Cerro
Income$151,707+3%
Home value$1,101,517+9%
Population10,995+5%
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GLENWOOD VS
Lower Pacific Heights
Income$136,379−8%
Home value$1,475,236+46%
Population10,416same
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Ingleside
Income$140,283−5%
Home value$1,145,479+13%
Population9,045−13%
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Income$161,664+9%
Home value$1,550,373+53%
Population11,130+7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina?

Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina has about 10,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina earns about $147,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina expensive?

In Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,013,083, and the typical rent is about $1,969 a month.

How educated are people in Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 83.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenwood, Raleigh, North Carolina?

About 2.3% of people in Glenwood, Raleigh, 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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