Glidden
Census-designated place in Colorado County, Texas
Glidden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Colorado County, Texas, with 741 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbus, 1.9 miles E.
- 741residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 745 / sq mipopulation density
- 78943main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Glidden
Glidden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Colorado County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glidden had a population of 741. It lies just north of Interstate 10 and 3 miles (5 km) to the west of Columbus.
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Living in Glidden
- Median household income
- $99,276
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Median age
- 23
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Glidden had 741 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 741 |
|---|---|
| Density | 745 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glidden at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Colorado County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 741 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6974° N, 96.5875° W |
| ZIP codes | 78943, 78934 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4829912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glidden
- Columbus1.9 mi E
- Weimar11.4 mi W
- Ellinger12.0 mi NW
- Rock Island12.7 mi S
- Sheridan13.9 mi S
- New Ulm14.0 mi NE
- Fayetteville15.4 mi N
- Eagle Lake17.3 mi SE
- Schulenburg19.2 mi W
- Industry19.4 mi N
- Garwood20.5 mi SE
- La Grange22.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Glidden
What county is Glidden in?
Glidden is in Colorado County, Texas.
What is the population of Glidden, TX?
741 people lived in Glidden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glidden, TX?
The main ZIP code is 78943. Other ZIP codes: 78934.
What is the elevation of Glidden?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glidden?
Columbus (1.9 mi), Weimar (11.4 mi), Ellinger (12.0 mi), Rock Island (12.7 mi), Sheridan (13.9 mi).
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