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Glasgow

West Virginia · 783 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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Glasgow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,526. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,400. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

783
−14%since 1990
from 908 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,680 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
−4%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6837448068679291990201020202024Glasgow
2024878
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,526
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,105 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,632
+48%since 1990
from $10,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
19.0% rent
1.8
−24%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(904)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.9%(15)
2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+20.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+2%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glasgow, West Virginia?

Glasgow, West Virginia has about 783 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glasgow, West Virginia earns about $35,526 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, West Virginia?

About 7.4% 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 10.8% 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 125 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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