Glidden is a town in Carroll County, Iowa, United States.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.

There were 518 housing units at an average density of 472.2 per square mile (182.3/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.4% of the population.

There were 523 housing units at an average density of 471.2 per square mile (181.9/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races.

30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The school serves students from Glidden and the neighboring city of Ralston.