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Glasgow

West Virginia · 703 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,412. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−10%since 2000
from 783 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,509 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+24%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6837448068679291990201020202024Glasgow
2024878
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,412
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,487
+50%since 2000
from $15,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(667)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score3.2%(23)
Diversity Score
3
+68%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, West Virginia?

Glasgow, West Virginia has about 703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glasgow, West Virginia earns about $49,412 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, West Virginia?

About 13.8% 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 12.1% 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 205 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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