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CITY · 2020 ACS

Glasgow

Oregon · 785 residents · 3.222 sq mi
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Glasgow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $309,900. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
+6%since 2019
from 738 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
60.5
−2%since 2019
from 61.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5046998931K1K201020202024Glasgow
2024697
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(31)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.7%(29)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(30)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.4%(42)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.4%(50)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(81)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.1%(142)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7427.6%(217)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.6%(83)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,067
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,510 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,874
+2%since 2019
from $37,009 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $255,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
20.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+7%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(670)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(34)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other0.7%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German16.4%(158)
Irish14.3%(138)
Italian7.3%(70)
American7%(67)
English6.1%(59)
Swedish4.1%(40)
Scottish3.2%(31)
Polish2.5%(24)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(20)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Oregon?

The typical household in Glasgow, Oregon earns about $72,067 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 $309,900.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Oregon?

About 10.9% 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 40.7% 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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