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Glidden, TX

Census-designated place in Colorado County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78943.

Population

1,071

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,077

ZIP codes

1

Glidden and its ZIP codes

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Glidden at a glance

  • Glidden is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $99,276 a year, 27% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,800 (18% below Texas).

Housing and community stats

Glidden, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$99,276

Poverty rate

2.4%

Median home value

$233,800

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

4.9%

Median age

23.0

Average commute

38.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (357), Mexican Americans (325), French Americans (159).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colorado County. PPP loans are for Glidden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,984

7,493 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,601

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$172M

FY 2026, $8,387 per person

PPP loans

$348K

5 loans, 65 jobs reported

Colorado County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Glidden, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone98.6%
  • Carpooled1.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Glidden, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

212

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

303

3.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 39°F

45.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Glidden, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.4%

U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts

Diabetes

14.2%

U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

24.9%

U.S. 11.1% +13.8 pts

ZIP codes in Glidden

1 in or overlapping Glidden. Population shown

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Cities near Glidden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ColumbusCity1.9 mi3
WeimarCity11 mi2.3
EllingerCity12 mi0.5
Rock IslandCensus-designated place12 mi5
New UlmCensus-designated place14 mi5.4
SheridanCensus-designated place15 mi5.3
FayettevilleCity15 mi0.5
Eagle LakeCity17 mi2.9
IndustryCity19 mi1.1
SchulenburgCity20 mi2.6
GarwoodCensus-designated place20 mi5.4
La GrangeCity23 mi4.1
NadaCensus-designated place24 mi6.7
BellvilleCity26 mi2.7
Round TopTown26 mi1
SealyCity27 mi11.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Glidden, TX in?
Glidden is in Colorado County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Glidden, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Glidden include 78943.
What is the population of Glidden, TX?
About 1,071 people live in Glidden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Glidden?
Nearby places include Columbus (1.9 mi), Weimar (11 mi), Ellinger (12 mi), Rock Island (12 mi), New Ulm (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023