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Glasgow

Missouri · 4,584 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 $40,354. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,700. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,584
−12%since 2000
from 5,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,785 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 5,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.9
−16%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Glasgow
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,354
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,213 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,700
−17%since 2000
from $17,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,700
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
67.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(357)
Black88%(4,032)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(38)
Asian0%(2)
Other1.8%(82)
Diversity Score24.3%(1,115)
Diversity Score
24
−61%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Missouri?

Glasgow, Missouri has about 4,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Missouri?

The typical household in Glasgow, Missouri earns about $40,354 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 $44,700, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 10.2% 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 36.4% 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 615 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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