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Glidden

Wisconsin · 437 residents · 2.158 sq mi
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Glidden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,038. Population has grown 38% since 2019. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,400. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
+38%since 2019
from 316 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
+38%since 2019
from 146 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−16%since 2019
from 58.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
137238339440541201020202024Glidden
2024215
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,038
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,573
+5%since 2019
from $24,413 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $493 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other2.2%(9)
Diversity Score12.1%(53)
Diversity Score
12
+668%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+2%since 2019
from 21.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Female
58.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glidden, Wisconsin?

Glidden, Wisconsin has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glidden, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Glidden, Wisconsin earns about $34,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glidden, Wisconsin expensive?

In Glidden, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Glidden, Wisconsin?

About 1.5% of adults age 25 and over in Glidden, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glidden, Wisconsin?

About 5.2% of people in Glidden, Wisconsin 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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