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CITY · 2020 ACS

Glasgow

Oregon · 785 residents · 3.22 sq mi
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With 785 people, Glasgow is a city in Oregon. At a median age of 60.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 40.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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

785
+6%since 2019
from 738 in 2019
2010 – 2024
60.5
−2%since 2019
from 61.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
3.22 sq mi
Population, 20102024
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

$72,067
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,510 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$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%
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

$309,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $255,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
79.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
20.1% rent
2.52 people
+15%since 2019
from 2.20 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
4.3
+7%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 32.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
68.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
48.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.3%
US average: 73.3%
42.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
96.6%
US average: 91.9%
90.4%
US average: 86.2%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
33.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
5.5%
US average: 13.7%
36.0%
US average: 17.6%
42.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
9.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
40.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
71.1%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.7%(20)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)15.7%(20)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era84.3%(107)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 127 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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