Glidden, TX is a small town located in the eastern part of Texas. With a population of just 650 people, it has an incredibly low population density of 820 people per square mile. Despite its size, there is plenty to do in Glidden, TX for locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include restaurants such as Carmens Taco Stop, Vela's BBQ Pit, and Freddy’s Steakhouse. There are also local stores and services such as Glidden Auto Parts and Glidden Grocery Store. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and horseback riding are all available in the area around Glidden. Other organizations in the area include the Glidden Independent School District which provides educational opportunities to children living in the community. Finally, residents can enjoy watching or participating in local sporting events such as football games and basketball tournaments hosted by schools from surrounding towns.
The population in Glidden is 650. There are 653 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Glidden is 50.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Glidden is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Glidden
- 71.7% are married
- 2.1% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 30.6% have children, but are single
Race in Glidden
- 18.5% are White
- 19.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 62.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander