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Glasgow

Delaware · 14,303 residents · 9.925 sq mi
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Glasgow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $273,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,303
+11%since 2000
from 12,840 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,441 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+17%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K2000201020202024Glasgow
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,535
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,707 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,104
+34%since 2000
from $24,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,163
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(9,808)
Black16.8%(2,160)
Hispanic / Latino3%(386)
Asian2.3%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(5,910)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(8,860)
Black24.4%(3,491)
Hispanic / Latino5%(716)
Asian5.7%(815)
Other1%(143)
Diversity Score66.6%(9,527)
Diversity Score
67
+45%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Delaware?

Glasgow, Delaware has about 14,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Delaware?

The typical household in Glasgow, Delaware earns about $88,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Delaware expensive?

In Glasgow, Delaware, the median home is worth about $273,700, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Delaware?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Delaware?

About 6.6% of people in Glasgow, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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