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Glenville, NC
Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina.
Population
138
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
0
Glenville and its ZIP codes
Glenville at a glance
- Glenville is 53% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Glenville, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Glenville.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,793
19,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$278M
FY 2026, $6,445 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Glenville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
783
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
264
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 24°F
88.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Glenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CashiersCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| HighlandsTown | 9.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Forest HillsVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| WebsterTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| FranklinTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| SylvaTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RosmanTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Sky Valley, GACity | 18 mi | 3 |
| Dillard, GACity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Tamassee, SCCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Salem, SCTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| WhittierCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 22 mi | 9 |
| Mountain City, GATown | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenville, NC in?
- Glenville is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Glenville, NC?
- About 138 people live in Glenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenville?
- Nearby places include Cashiers (4.7 mi), Highlands (9.3 mi), Forest Hills (9.4 mi), Cullowhee (10 mi), Webster (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023