Glidden is a city located in Carroll County Iowa. Glidden has a 2024 population of 1,149. Glidden is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,152 in 2020.
The average household income in Glidden is $74,458 with a poverty rate of 11.59%. The median age in Glidden is 43.1 years: 40.2 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glidden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,083 | 93.93% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 455 | 2.51 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 282 | 2.96 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.14 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 38 | 3.24 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 7 | 5.86 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 3.96% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 19.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 37.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 155 | 19.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 692 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 33 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,429 | $58,250 | $36,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,375 | $73,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,139 | $56,250 | $36,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,917 | $48,472 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,359 | $55,592 | $40,250 |
| Some College | $43,466 | $53,250 | $42,614 |
$48,359
Average Earnings
$55,592
Average Male
$40,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.24% of Glidden residents speak only English, while 1.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,073 | 123 | 11.46% |
| Multiple | 46 | 9 | 19.57% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1 | 4.76% |
11.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.63%
Male Poverty Rate
10.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glidden is Multiple, with 19.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glidden is Hispanic, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14% |
| Some College | 11.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.21% |
| Male Employed | 2.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,306 | $83,288 |
| Households | $73,393 | $74,458 |
| Married Families | $90,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $44,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 7.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.31%
Born in Glidden
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
98.09% of Glidden residents were born in the United States, with 80.31% having been born in Iowa. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,145 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 1,146 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 1,147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,147 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 1,148 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 1,149 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,150 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,154 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 1,159 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,152 | 50 | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 1,102 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 1,100 | -13 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 1,113 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 1,117 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 1,122 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,127 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,131 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,137 | -11 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 1,148 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,146 | 0 | 0% |