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Glyndon, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota.
Population
1,098
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
694
ZIP codes
0
Glyndon and its ZIP codes
Glyndon at a glance
- Glyndon is about 9.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,313, 7% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,800 (20% below Minnesota) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Glyndon, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glyndon, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,313
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$264,800
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (377), Norwegian Americans (365), Irish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Glyndon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
How people get to work
Glyndon, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glyndon, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glyndon, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Glyndon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DilworthCity | 5.7 mi | 3.5 |
| SabinCity | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MoorheadCity | 8 mi | 22.3 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| North River, NDCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Briarwood, NDCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HawleyCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Fargo, NDCity | 12 mi | 51.5 |
| Prairie Rose, NDCity | 13 mi | 0 |
| Frontier, NDCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Reile's Acres, NDCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FeltonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| West Fargo, NDCity | 15 mi | 16.2 |
| Harwood, NDCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| HitterdalCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| ComstockCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glyndon, MN in?
- Glyndon is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Glyndon, MN?
- About 1,098 people live in Glyndon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glyndon?
- Nearby places include Dilworth (5.7 mi), Sabin (7.2 mi), Moorhead (8 mi), Baker (11 mi), North River, ND (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023