of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00. 23.6% are under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,333, and the median income for a family was $48,026. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $21,914 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,437. 5.7% of the population and 3.7% of families are living below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older are below the poverty line. Education The Glidden–Ralston Community School District consists of a combined elementary, middle and high school housed in one building. The school serves students from Glidden and the neighboring city of Ralston. Notable people Al Epperly (1918-2003), pitcher for Chicago Cubs Merle Hay (1896–1917), one of the first three American servicemen to die in World War I Ralph G. Neppel (1923–1987), recipient of the Medal of Honor References External links Portal style website for Glidden City government, Business, City Development and more Presbyterian Church of Glidden–History City Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Glidden. Cities in Carroll County, Iowa Cities in Iowa 1866 establishments in Iowa