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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glasgow

Montana · 3,253 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 $30,491. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,253
−9%since 1990
from 3,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,319 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,547 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.1
+8%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Glasgow
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,491
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,246
+51%since 1990
from $10,740 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.6%(23)
Diversity Score14.3%(510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,036)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score4.2%(135)
Diversity Score
4
−71%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 11.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,253 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Montana?

The typical household in Glasgow, Montana earns about $30,491 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Montana?

About 17.0% 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 9.0% 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 321 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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