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Glasgow, KY · 2 counties · 56,224 residents (2025 est.) · 777.016 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,787. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 17% 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 $165,233. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

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
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,363
+15%since 2000
from 48,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56,224 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K49K53K57K1990201020202024Glasgow
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,787
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,424
+83%since 2000
from $16,068 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+6%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,233
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,132 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(45,381)
Black3.6%(1,718)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(408)
Asian0.3%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(5,547)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(49,027)
Black3.5%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,279)
Asian0.8%(416)
Other3%(1,683)
Diversity Score26.5%(14,662)
Segregation Score27.7%(15,341)
Diversity Score
26
+130%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−20%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

GlasgowCENTRAL15,302
What's inside

2 component counties

Barren CountyCENTRAL45,641Metcalfe County10,583
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, KY?

Glasgow, KY has about 55,363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, KY?

The typical household in Glasgow, KY earns about $50,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasgow, KY expensive?

In Glasgow, KY, the median home is worth about $165,233, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, KY?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Glasgow, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasgow, KY?

About 20.9% of people in Glasgow, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasgow, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasgow, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,399 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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