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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glidden

Iowa · 1,106 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Glidden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,831. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,106
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
994 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9181K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glidden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,831
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,994
−43%vs 2000
vs $17,437 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.9%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,100
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $322 in 2000
US average: $450
78.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
21.5% rent
1.3
−31%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,240)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,094)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score2.7%(30)
3
+124%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glidden, Iowa?

Glidden, Iowa has about 1,106 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Glidden, Iowa?

The typical household in Glidden, Iowa earns about $23,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glidden, Iowa expensive?

In Glidden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $30,100, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Glidden, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glidden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glidden, Iowa?

About 9.9% of people in Glidden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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