Glenwood / Warnersville / Lincoln Heights — Area Profile

Map of the area

Interactive map centered on Glenwood (Greensboro). Use the controls to zoom / explore nearby neighborhoods (Warnersville, Lincoln Heights, Census Tract 113).

Demographic profile (neighborhood / tract)

Key demographic indicators for Glenwood area and the nearby census tract(s) identified as concentrated areas of poverty.

Population & age

Neighborhood estimates: population ≈ 2,400–3,900 (sources differ by boundary definitions); median age roughly late-20s to early-30s depending on the dataset.

Race / ethnicity

East/southeast Greensboro tracts have high Black/African American populations (many tracts >50% non-white; some R/ECAP tracts are majority Black).

Household income

Median household income in several nearby disadvantaged tracts ~ $25k–$30k (city median higher). Example: Census Tract 113 reported median household income ≈ $25k (source below).

Poverty

Higher poverty rates than city average; some tracts have poverty rates well above the city average (and meet HUD definitions of concentrated poverty/R-ECAPs).

Public health statistics

Local public health reports & programs highlight disparities (asthma, chronic disease, social determinants). For neighborhood-level health outcomes, Guilford County & local hospital assessments are authoritative.

Economic indicators

Income, employment, and economic context (neighborhood vs city).

Median household income

Nearby disadvantaged census tracts show medians in the low $20k–$30k range; the city median is substantially higher (data varies by source and tract boundaries).

Poverty & assistance

Some tracts see very high rates of low-income households and means-tested assistance (e.g., 40%+ poverty in some R/ECAP tracts).

Labor & opportunity

Residents face employment access issues tied to transportation and local job availability; city & county economic development programs aim to improve access across neighborhoods.

Housing information

Housing affordability, stock quality, city plans addressing housing, and fair housing analysis.

Affordability & condition

East / southeast Greensboro tracts historically show higher concentrations of older housing stock, lower home values, and higher rental concentration — factors linked to housing-related health issues.

City housing strategy

Greensboro published a 10-year housing plan (Housing GSO) and related strategies to increase affordable supply and address housing quality in neighborhoods across the city.

Environment & transportation

Local environment (housing-related triggers, air quality concerns) and transit options serving southeast Greensboro.

Environment / exposures

Work on asthma/housing indicates environmental triggers inside older housing (mold, pests) are a concern; regional air quality & environmental justice issues are monitored at county and state levels.

Transit & connectivity

Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) and regional providers (PART) run routes that serve parts of east and south Greensboro; limited routes and first/last-mile challenges affect access to jobs/healthcare for some residents.