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Glasgow Micro

Glasgow, KY · 2 counties · 52,272 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 $37,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,956.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,272
+9%since 2000
from 48,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K49K53K57K1990201020202024Glasgow
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,670
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,443
+21%since 2000
from $16,068 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,956
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,132 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(48,327)
Black3.4%(1,770)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,225)
Asian0.4%(193)
Other0.6%(325)
Diversity Score16.1%(8,439)
Diversity Score
16
+40%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
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
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 52,272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, KY?

The typical household in Glasgow, KY earns about $37,670 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 $91,956, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, KY?

About 13.5% 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 18.7% 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 9,308 residents, a change of about 22 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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