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Missouri · 1,080 residents (2025 est.) · 1.347 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,446. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,600. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,118
−11%since 2000
from 1,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
830 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+29%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,080 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glasgow
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,446
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,242 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,685
+97%since 2000
from $14,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+3%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,133)
Black8.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(923)
Black10.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(36)
Diversity Score38%(425)
Diversity Score
38
+77%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
4.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Missouri?

Glasgow, Missouri has about 1,118 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Missouri?

The typical household in Glasgow, Missouri earns about $50,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Missouri expensive?

In Glasgow, Missouri, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 11.9% of people in Glasgow, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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