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Glenwood, NC
Census-designated place in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Population
226
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
Glenwood and its ZIP codes
Glenwood at a glance
- Glenwood is 37% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Glenwood, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Glenwood.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,681
15,394 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,502
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$403M
FY 2026, $9,036 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Glenwood, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 28°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenwood, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Glenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West MarionCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MarionCity | 4.6 mi | 6.8 |
| NeboCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Old FortTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Glen AlpineTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| RuthTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| RutherfordtonTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake LureTown | 18 mi | 13.2 |
| MontreatTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| SpindaleTown | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| MorgantonCity | 19 mi | 19.2 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| BosticTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Black MountainTown | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| Forest CityTown | 21 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenwood, NC in?
- Glenwood is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Glenwood, NC?
- About 226 people live in Glenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenwood?
- Nearby places include West Marion (3.3 mi), Marion (4.6 mi), Nebo (7.5 mi), Old Fort (11 mi), Glen Alpine (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023