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Glade

Kansas · 51 residents (2025 est.) · 0.268 sq mi
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Glade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,464. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−56%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+41%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
339751101461990201020202024Glade
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,464
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,066
+360%since 2000
from $12,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+42%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food15%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32%(16)
Diversity Score54.4%(27)
Diversity Score
54
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glade, Kansas?

Glade, Kansas has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glade, Kansas?

The typical household in Glade, Kansas earns about $49,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Glade, Kansas?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Glade, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glade, Kansas?

About 4.0% of people in Glade, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glade, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Glade, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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