Glen Raven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Glen Raven had a population of 3,239.
History
The area of current Glen Raven was once occupied by Altamahaw-Ossipee Native American people.
A fabric manufacturer by the name of John Quinten Gant used the land as the headquarters of present-day Glen Raven Fabrics.
Accolades
Glen Raven Fabrics created the fabric used to make the first American flag that was planted on the moon.
Glen Raven Inc. were awarded the "International Seal of Recommendation for Fabrics/Umbrellas/Awnings" by the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.25%, is water.
Topography
Glen Raven is in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina and is located at an elevation of directly north of the city of Burlington. Glen Raven extends north to the Haw River at an elevation of about .
Business and economy
Glen Raven, Inc. constitutes a major part of the town's economy. The company was founded in 1880, starting out as a cotton mill making only apparel. The company has grown tremendously since, performing, dying, spinning, weaving and finishing, all the way down to distribution and logistics.
Education
The closest school to Glen Raven is a two-minute drive to Hillcrest Elementary School in Burlington. The students in Glen Raven go to Hillcrest as their elementary school, Turrentine as their middle school, and Walter M. Williams as their high school, all located in Burlington.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Glen Raven had a population of 3,239. The median age was 37.1 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 106.4 males age 18 and over.
87.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 12.4% lived in rural areas.
There were 1,185 households in Glen Raven, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.4% were married-couple households, 17.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 1,038 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 53.9% of households were headed by married couples, while 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present.