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Glasgow

Missouri · 5,504 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,530. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,504
+5%since 2000
from 5,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,745 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+7%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Glasgow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,530
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,213 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,414
−13%since 2000
from $17,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+33.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+6%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+61%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,948)
Black40.9%(2,139)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(58)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(3,287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(390)
Black85.4%(4,703)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(307)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other1.6%(88)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,799)
Diversity Score
33
−48%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Missouri?

Glasgow, Missouri has about 5,504 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 $29,530 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 9.2% 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 46.7% of people in Glasgow, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 305 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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