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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glasgow

Missouri · 5,234 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Glasgow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,213. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,700. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,234
+1%since 1990
from 5,199 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,463 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 5,427 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
−8%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Glasgow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,213
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,081 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,667
+39%since 1990
from $12,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$546
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
20.3% rent
1.5
−5%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(4,942)
Black4.8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score12.2%(637)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,948)
Black40.9%(2,139)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(58)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,287)
63
+413%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Missouri?

Glasgow, Missouri has about 5,234 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Missouri?

The typical household in Glasgow, Missouri earns about $36,213 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 $52,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 8.1% 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 13.0% 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 35 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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