Glidden is a CDP located in Colorado County Texas. Glidden has a 2024 population of 454. Glidden is currently declining at a rate of -3.2% annually and its population has decreased by -17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 547 in 2020.
The average household income in Glidden is $56,194 with a poverty rate of 23.35%. The median age in Glidden is 54.3 years: 50.6 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glidden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 60.54% |
| Other race | 147 | 30.37% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 9.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 259 | 1.87 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 146 | 2.38 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 87 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 26 | 1.88 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.31
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 9.26% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 4.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 108 | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 40.05% |
| Some College | 90 | 20.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 234 | 70 | 0 |
| White | 154 | 135 | 21 |
| Other Race | 147 | 70 | 0 |
| Black | 44 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,169 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,861 | $0 | $35,214 |
| Some College | $36,107 | $0 | $0 |
$34,861
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.65% of Glidden residents speak only English, while 48.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 234 | 87 | 37.18% |
| White | 206 | 26 | 12.62% |
23.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.91%
Male Poverty Rate
32.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glidden is Hispanic, with 37.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glidden is White, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.48% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.79% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,071 | $84,617 |
| Households | - | $56,194 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
94.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
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
61.98%
Born in Glidden
84.09%
Native Born
15.91%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
15.91%
Naturalized
84.09% of Glidden residents were born in the United States, with 61.98% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 454 | -15 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 469 | -15 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 484 | -166 | -25.54% |
| 2021 | 650 | 103 | 18.83% |
| 2020 | 547 | -353 | -39.22% |
| 2019 | 900 | -11 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 911 | 120 | 15.17% |
| 2017 | 791 | 394 | 99.24% |
| 2016 | 397 | -46 | -10.38% |
| 2015 | 443 | 76 | 20.71% |
| 2014 | 367 | -59 | -13.85% |
| 2013 | 426 | -74 | -14.8% |
| 2012 | 500 | -112 | -18.3% |
| 2011 | 612 | -49 | -7.41% |
| 2010 | 661 | 0 | 0% |