Glenwood
Census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina
Glenwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, North Carolina, with 501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,309 ft (399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Marion, 3.0 miles NW.
- 501residents (2020 Census)
- 1,309 ftelevation · 399 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 311 / sq mipopulation density
- 28761ZIP code
About Glenwood
Glenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 501.
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- Median household income
- $120,694
- Median age
- 46.3
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Glenwood had 501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 311 per sq mi (120 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glenwood at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 501 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6201° N, 81.9827° W |
| ZIP code | 28761 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3726560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glenwood
- West Marion3.0 mi NW
- Marion4.0 mi N
- Nebo7.6 mi NE
- Old Fort11.0 mi W
- Glen Alpine13.6 mi NE
- Ruth16.6 mi S
- Salem16.8 mi E
- Lake Lure17.1 mi SW
- Rutherfordton17.7 mi S
- Montreat17.9 mi W
- Morganton17.9 mi NE
- Spindale18.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood
What county is Glenwood in?
Glenwood is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Glenwood, NC?
501 people lived in Glenwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glenwood, NC?
The ZIP code of Glenwood is 28761.
What is the elevation of Glenwood?
1,309 feet (399 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glenwood?
West Marion (3.0 mi), Marion (4.0 mi), Nebo (7.6 mi), Old Fort (11.0 mi), Glen Alpine (13.6 mi).
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