CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Glasgow

Montana · 3,202 residents · 1.403 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Glasgow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,202
−2%since 2000
from 3,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,282 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Glasgow
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,541
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,869
+84%since 2000
from $16,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,825)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(69)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other7.1%(228)
Diversity Score22.8%(729)
Diversity Score
23
+448%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Glasgow

Ocean View
Pop 3,107
Holmes Beach
Pop 3,027
Olga
Pop 3,282
Feather Sound
Pop 3,476
Places similar to Glasgow
Head to head

Compare Glasgow to nearby cities

GLASGOW VS
Miles City
Income$67,727+34%
Home value$200,200+32%
Population8,450+169%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Montana?

Glasgow, Montana has about 3,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Montana?

The typical household in Glasgow, Montana earns about $50,541 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 $151,300, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Montana?

About 21.0% 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 12.4% 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 372 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Montana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Glasgow with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →