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Glasgow

Kentucky · 15,302 residents (2025 est.) · 16.114 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,074. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 22% 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 $173,900. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,197
+17%since 2000
from 13,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Glasgow
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,074
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,886
+65%since 2000
from $18,697 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+14%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(11,493)
Black8.2%(1,072)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(186)
Asian0.8%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(3,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(12,009)
Black7.7%(1,165)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,143)
Asian1%(154)
Other4.8%(726)
Diversity Score45.2%(6,870)
Diversity Score
45
+87%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Kentucky?

Glasgow, Kentucky has about 15,197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Kentucky?

The typical household in Glasgow, Kentucky earns about $43,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Kentucky expensive?

In Glasgow, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $173,900, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Kentucky?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Kentucky?

About 21.9% of people in Glasgow, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,846 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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