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Glenwood, North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina is located in the United States
Glenwood, North Carolina
Glenwood, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 501
 • Density 310.41/sq mi (119.88/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28737
Area code(s) 828
GNIS feature ID 2812796

Glenwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States, with a rich musical heritage. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 501. Glenwood is located along U.S. Route 221, 5 miles (8.0 km) south-southeast of Marion. Glenwood has a post office with ZIP code 28737.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 501
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

2020 census

Glenwood CDP, North Carolina – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 471 94.01%
Black or African American alone (NH) 8 1.60%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 1 0.20%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 4 0.80%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 13 2.59%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4 0.80%
Total 501 100.00%
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