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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Glasgow Micro

Glasgow, KY · 2 counties · 48,070 residents · 777.016 sq mi
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Glasgow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,632. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,132.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,070
+12%since 1990
from 42,964 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+6%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K49K53K57K1990201020202024Glasgow
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,632
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,068
+71%since 1990
from $9,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.3%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,132
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,030 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Glasgow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(40,751)
Black4.9%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(91)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score12.7%(5,463)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(45,381)
Black3.6%(1,718)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(408)
Asian0.3%(162)
Diversity Score11.5%(5,547)
Diversity Score
12
−9%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

GlasgowCENTRAL15,302
What's inside

2 component counties

Barren CountyCENTRAL45,641Metcalfe County10,583
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Pop 58,275
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Pop 52,861
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Income$49,338+67%
Home value$120,851+75%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasgow, KY?

Glasgow, KY has about 48,070 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, KY?

The typical household in Glasgow, KY earns about $29,632 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 $69,132, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, KY?

About 10.2% 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 17.3% 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 5,106 residents, a change of about 12 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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