Glidden
Census-designated place in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Glidden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ashland County, Wisconsin, with 437 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,522 ft (464 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butternut, 9.1 miles SE.
- 437residents (2020 Census)
- 1,522 ftelevation · 464 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 202 / sq mipopulation density
- 54527ZIP code
About Glidden
Glidden (also Chippewa Crossing) is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Jacobs in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on County Highway N near Wisconsin Highway 13. As of the 2020 census, its population was 437, down from 507 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Glidden
- Median household income
- $57,829
- Median home value
- $80,000
- Median rent
- $588/mo
- Median age
- 60.7
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Glidden had 437 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 437 |
|---|---|
| Density | 202 per sq mi (78 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glidden at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 437 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1347° N, 90.5721° W |
| ZIP code | 54527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5529675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glidden
- Butternut9.1 mi SE
- Mellen13.7 mi N
- Park Falls15.0 mi SE
- Clam Lake16.0 mi W
- Iron Belt22.1 mi NE
- Jolmaville22.3 mi NW
- Marengo22.8 mi NW
- Pence23.9 mi NE
- Mercer25.5 mi E
- Montreal26.0 mi NE
- Saxon26.0 mi N
- Birch Hill26.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Glidden
What county is Glidden in?
Glidden is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Glidden, WI?
437 people lived in Glidden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glidden, WI?
The ZIP code of Glidden is 54527.
What is the elevation of Glidden?
1,522 feet (464 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glidden?
Butternut (9.1 mi), Mellen (13.7 mi), Park Falls (15.0 mi), Clam Lake (16.0 mi), Iron Belt (22.1 mi).
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