Glades County, Florida

Glades County: county in Florida, United States of America

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Glades County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,884 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,198 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moore Haven. The county was created 104 years ago in 1921.

Glades County locator map
Location of Glades County on Florida map.

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Glades County at a glance

Glades County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Glades County

Population 14,198 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Florida (United States)
Area 2555 km2
Water as percent of area 18.3%
Land as percent of area 81.7%
Latitude & Longitude 26.9565,-81.1890
Named for Everglades
Altitude 16 feet / 5 meters
Capital Moore Haven
Establishment April 23, 1921
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 02:51:08 (18th April 2026)
Density 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 9.25% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Glades County is located at 26°57'23"N 81°11'20"W (26.9564800, -81.1889800). It has 7 neighbors: Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Lee County, Okeechobee County and Palm Beach County.

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The largest city of Glades County is Moore Haven with a population of 1,864. . See all Glades County cities & populated places.

Glades County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Glades County.

City Name Population Title
Moore Haven 1,864 City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Buckhead Ridge 1,450 Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida

Official website of Glades County

Official Website
  • Moore Haven

Demographics

The population of Glades County increased by 9.25% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 12,884 - census
2011 12,837 -0.37% estimation process
2012 12,669 -1.33% estimation process
2013 12,670 0.01% estimation process
2014 12,943 2.11% estimation process
2015 13,099 1.19% estimation process
2016 13,406 2.29% estimation process
2017 13,580 1.28% estimation process
2018 13,686 0.77% estimation process
2019 13,811 0.91% estimation process
2020 14,198 2.73% estimation process
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