Glyndon ( ) is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,393 in 2025.

History Glyndon was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation in Glyndon since 1872.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

The city was named after Howard Glyndon, the pen name of poet Laura C. Redden Searing.

U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the city.

Demographics

According to realtor website Zillow, the average price of a home as of August 31, 2026, in Glyndon was $360,732.

As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there were 391 estimated households in Glyndon with an average of 2.81 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $95,313. Approximately 8.0% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Glyndon has an estimated 67.5% employment rate, with 27.5% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 92.7% holding a high school diploma. There were 391 housing units at an average density of .

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (91.6%), Spanish (3.8%), Indo-European (0.6%), Asian and Pacific Islander (4.0%), and Other (0.0%).

The median age in the city was 35.5 years.

+Glyndon, Minnesota – racial and ethnic compositionRace / ethnicity (NH = non-Hispanic)Population2000Population2010Population2020 Number Percent Number PercentNumberPercent White alone (NH) 960 91.52% 1,234 88.52% 1,080 82.70% Black or African American alone (NH) 1 0.10% 17 1.22% 17 1.30% Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 3 0.29% 38 2.73% 18 1.38% Asian alone (NH) 1 0.10% 0 0.00% 4 0.31% Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Other race alone (NH) 1 0.10% 4 0.29% 0 0.00% Mixed race or multiracial (NH) 4 0.38% 17 1.22% 87 6.66% Hispanic or Latino (any race) 79 7.53% 84 6.03% 100 7.66% Total 1,049 100.00% 1,394 100.00% 1,306 100.00%

2020 census As of the 2020 census, there were 1,306 people, 458 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 499 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 84.46% White, 1.30% African American, 1.61% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.99% from some other races and 10.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.66% of the population.

2010 census As of the 2010 census, there were 1,394 people, 464 households, and 360 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 487 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.25% White, 1.22% African American, 2.80% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from some other races and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.03% of the population.

There were 464 households, of which 50.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 35.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 1,049 people, 359 households, and 283 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 403 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.71% White, 0.10% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.91% from some other races and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 7.53% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,028, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $35,259 versus $22,303 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,922. About 7.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fargo, to the west.

Notable people Keith Langseth, member of the Minnesota Senate, born 1938 in Glyndon Cal Larson, politician and businessman, born 1930 in Glyndon Arthur L. Peterson, politician and educator, born 1926 in Glyndon'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur L. Peterson, pg. 59

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