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Glasgow

Virginia · 1,052 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $115,700. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
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
1,052
+1%since 2000
from 1,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Glasgow
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,565
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,568
+46%since 2000
from $14,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(818)
Black12.1%(127)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(49)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score41.9%(441)
Diversity Score
42
+14%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+126%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, Virginia?

Glasgow, Virginia has about 1,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, Virginia?

The typical household in Glasgow, Virginia earns about $34,565 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, Virginia?

About 11.3% 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 16.5% of people in Glasgow, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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