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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glasgow

Montana · 3,574 residents · 1.403 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $40,600. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,574
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,547 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 2,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
38.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,766
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,491 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,740
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,246 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $369 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other4.6%(166)
Diversity Score14.3%(510)
Diversity Score
14
+243%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.7%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Montana?

Glasgow, Montana has about 3,574 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Montana?

The typical household in Glasgow, Montana earns about $20,766 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 $40,600, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Montana?

About 13.8% 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 16.2% of people in Glasgow, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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