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Glasgow Micro

Glasgow, KY · 2 counties · 54,771 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 $41,433. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,672. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,771
+14%since 2000
from 48,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K49K53K57K1990201020202024Glasgow
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,433
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,066
+37%since 2000
from $16,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,672
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,132 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(48,424)
Black3.3%(1,811)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,119)
Asian0.5%(262)
Other2.5%(1,382)
Diversity Score24.1%(13,176)
Segregation Score34.8%(19,083)
Diversity Score
24
+108%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 54,771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glasgow, KY?

The typical household in Glasgow, KY earns about $41,433 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 $117,672, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Glasgow, KY?

About 15.6% 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 24.6% 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 11,807 residents, a change of about 27 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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