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West Virginia · 682 residents (2025 est.) · 0.466 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,100. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
+12%since 2000
from 783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,884 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+27%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:682 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6837448068679291990201020202024Glasgow
2024878
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,581
+64%since 2000
from $15,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services13.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(814)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.4%(56)
Diversity Score17%(150)
Diversity Score
17
+791%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, West Virginia?

Glasgow, West Virginia has about 878 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, West Virginia?

The typical household in Glasgow, West Virginia earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, West Virginia expensive?

In Glasgow, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, West Virginia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Glasgow, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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