Glenwood, North Carolina facts for kids
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Glenwood, North Carolina
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 Glenwood, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 501 |
| • Density | 310.41/sq mi (119.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28737
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812796 |
Glenwood is a small place in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Glenwood was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 501 people. You can find Glenwood along U.S. Route 221, about 5 miles (8 km) southeast of a town called Marion. Glenwood also has its own post office with the ZIP code 28737.
Glenwood's Population Facts
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| 2020 | 501 | — | |
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Who Lives in Glenwood?
In 2020, the United States Census counted the people living in Glenwood. The total population was 501 residents.
Most people in Glenwood are White, making up about 94% of the population. There are also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds. For example, about 1.6% are Black or African American. A small number of people are Asian or identify with more than one race.
It's important to know that the census counts people based on their race and also if they are of Hispanic or Latino origin. In Glenwood, about 0.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
