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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,827. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,330
+27%since 2000
from 1,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,049 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Glasgow
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,827
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,819 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,263
+86%since 2000
from $14,093 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+6%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(837)
Black16.2%(169)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(384)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(957)
Black16.2%(216)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(92)
Diversity Score56.1%(746)
Diversity Score
56
+53%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+125%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Virginia?

Glasgow, Virginia has about 1,330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Virginia?

The typical household in Glasgow, Virginia earns about $51,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, Virginia expensive?

In Glasgow, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Virginia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, Virginia?

About 15.5% of people in Glasgow, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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