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Illinois · 108 residents (2025 est.) · 1.011 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
+5%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+28%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:108 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
821151471792121990201020202024Glasgow
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,006
+178%since 2000
from $11,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+7%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(17)
Diversity Score21.5%(38)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Illinois?

Glasgow, Illinois has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Illinois?

The typical household in Glasgow, Illinois earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Illinois expensive?

In Glasgow, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,000.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Illinois?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in Glasgow, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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