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Glasgow

Missouri · 1,087 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,821. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,087
−14%since 2000
from 1,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Glasgow
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,242 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,001
+51%since 2000
from $14,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(932)
Black7.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score24.9%(271)
Diversity Score
25
+16%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Missouri?

Glasgow, Missouri has about 1,087 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 $44,821 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Missouri?

About 21.6% 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 9.0% 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 199 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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