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Glasgow

Montana · 3,145 residents (2025 est.) · 1.403 sq mi
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Glasgow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $195,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,190
−2%since 2000
from 3,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,274 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+6%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Glasgow
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,310
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,491 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,570
+137%since 2000
from $16,246 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−22%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,036)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(135)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,947)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(197)
Diversity Score17.8%(569)
Diversity Score
18
+329%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−13%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Montana?

Glasgow, Montana has about 3,190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Montana?

The typical household in Glasgow, Montana earns about $90,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Montana expensive?

In Glasgow, Montana, the median home is worth about $195,700, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Montana?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Montana?

About 8.0% of people in Glasgow, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 384 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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