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Glidden

Texas · 1,071 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Glidden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,276. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 730 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,071
+214%since 2023
from 341 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,076 / sq mi
+214%since 2023
from 343 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
23.0
−54%since 2023
from 49.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2684877069251K201020202024Glidden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,276
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,071 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,204
Unchangedsince 2023
from $34,311 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+51.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.385
+45%since 2023
from 0.265 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$233,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
77.3%
+47.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
22.7% rent
12.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
21.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(178)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(382)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.3%(464)
Diversity Score80.1%(858)
80
+28%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0 min
+44%since 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
98.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
44.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
17.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
63.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
33.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Glidden, Texas?

Glidden, Texas has about 1,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glidden, Texas?

The typical household in Glidden, Texas earns about $99,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glidden, Texas expensive?

In Glidden, Texas, the median home is worth about $233,800.

How educated are people in Glidden, Texas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glidden, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glidden, Texas?

About 2.4% of people in Glidden, Texas 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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