Glenwood, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Glenwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.3%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

122

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 46.5%
Working Age (35-54): 20.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 4.3%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.4%
High School / GED: 35.4%
Some College or Associate's: 17.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 3.0%
Single Parents: 17.6%
Couples & Adults: 25.9%
Living Alone: 53.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 45.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 26.6%
Puerto Rican: 3.8%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 24.9%
Central American: 22.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 4.0%
Other White: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.9%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.7%
Spanish: 14.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 1.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 39.1%
Not Enrolled: 50.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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