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Glidden

Texas · 741 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Glidden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,431. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 159 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
741
−18%since 2019
from 900 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
745 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 905 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
−11%since 2019
from 36.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2684877069251K201020202024Glidden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,431
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,190 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,347
+22%since 2019
from $30,501 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
21.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(398)
Black19.3%(174)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(328)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score79.3%(714)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(282)
Black9.9%(73)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(368)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.5%(537)
Diversity Score
72
−9%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−6%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
Female
60.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glidden, Texas?

Glidden, Texas has about 741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glidden, Texas?

The typical household in Glidden, Texas earns about $113,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Glidden, Texas?

About 18.2% 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 3.1% 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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