Glidden
City in Carroll County, Iowa

Glidden is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, with 1,151 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,237 ft (377 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ralston, 5.1 miles E.
- 1,151residents (2020 Census)
- 1,237 ftelevation · 377 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 51443ZIP code
About Glidden
Glidden is a town in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,151 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Glidden
- Median household income
- $68,333
- Median home value
- $154,200
- Median rent
- $525/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Glidden had 1,151 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glidden at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,151 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.11 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0578° N, 94.7266° W |
| ZIP code | 51443 |
| Official website | gliddeniowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1931395 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glidden
- Ralston5.1 mi E
- Lidderdale5.3 mi NW
- Carroll7.1 mi W
- Willey7.3 mi SW
- Lanesboro8.8 mi N
- Scranton9.5 mi E
- Dedham11.5 mi SW
- Coon Rapids12.9 mi S
- Halbur13.1 mi W
- Churdan14.4 mi NE
- Lake City14.5 mi N
- Templeton14.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Glidden
What county is Glidden in?
Glidden is in Carroll County, Iowa.
What is the population of Glidden, IA?
1,151 people lived in Glidden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glidden, IA?
The ZIP code of Glidden is 51443.
What is the elevation of Glidden?
1,237 feet (377 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glidden?
Ralston (5.1 mi), Lidderdale (5.3 mi), Carroll (7.1 mi), Willey (7.3 mi), Lanesboro (8.8 mi).
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