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Glasgow

Oregon · 697 residents · 3.222 sq mi
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Glasgow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $433,800. With a median age of 67.1, 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 67.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
697
+6%since 2023
from 655 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
216 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 203 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
67.1
−4%since 2023
from 69.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5046998931K1K201020202024Glasgow
2024697
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.2%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.9%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.4%(10)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.4%(31)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(84)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.7%(137)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7433.3%(232)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.8%(124)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.2%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,047
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,393 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,172
+13%since 2023
from $65,410 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+14%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $385,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+9%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(69)
Diversity Score
36
+44%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard5.9%(41)
Ancestry
Irish22.1%(154)
Swedish15.9%(111)
English14.8%(103)
Norwegian13.1%(91)
German10.2%(71)
Scottish7.5%(52)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(26)
Czech3.3%(23)
French2.6%(18)
Belgian2.3%(16)
Russian2.2%(15)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1.7%(12)
American1.1%(8)
Polish0.9%(6)
Italian0.7%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
Female
41.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.6%(50)
Married45.5%(180)
Widowed11.4%(45)
Divorced30.6%(121)
Women 15+
Never married4.5%(13)
Married54.5%(156)
Widowed1.4%(4)
Divorced39.5%(113)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Oregon?

Glasgow, Oregon has about 697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Oregon?

The typical household in Glasgow, Oregon earns about $91,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Oregon expensive?

In Glasgow, Oregon, the median home is worth about $433,800.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Oregon?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Oregon?

About 10.9% of people in Glasgow, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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