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Glidden

Iowa · 1,253 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Glidden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,253
+13%since 1990
from 1,106 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,126 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 994 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+17%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9181K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glidden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,333
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,831 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,437
+74%since 1990
from $9,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.8
+45%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,094)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,240)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1
−55%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glidden, Iowa?

Glidden, Iowa has about 1,253 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glidden, Iowa?

The typical household in Glidden, Iowa earns about $35,333 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 $64,900, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Glidden, Iowa?

About 13.2% 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 5.7% of people in Glidden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glidden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Glidden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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