Glendon, Montverde

Glendon is a suburban town in Emerson County, Montverde. The population was 5,748 at the 2016 census. It borders the City of Emerson and is historically the second oldest town in the county.

History
Glendon was the second municipality incorporated in Emerson County, after Emerson itself.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.04 square miles, of which, all 6.04 square miles are land

Demographics
As of the census of 2016, there were 5,748 people, and 1,587 households residing in the town. The population density was 951 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 88.0% White, 5.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 2.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

Community
The town of Glendon is visibly very rural in the eastern portions, but most of it is suburban developed. The town is home to several notable farms as well. Glendon has a police station, two fire stations and a municipal hospital at the town center.

Government
The town has a FP threshold of 2.

Schools
Schools in Glendon are operated by Emerson County Public Schools.
 * East Glendon Primary School
 * East Glendon High School
 * Glendon Primary School
 * Glendon High School
 * Glenwood Community College