Glasgow is a city located in Barren County Kentucky. Glasgow has a 2024 population of 15,412. It is also the county seat of Barren County. Glasgow is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,016 in 2020.
The average household income in Glasgow is $68,890 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median age in Glasgow is 42.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glasgow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,398 | 82.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,149 | 7.64% |
| Two or more races | 932 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 273 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 146 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,222 | 2.31 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Married | 2,513 | 2.89 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 2,360 | 1.18 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Female | 856 | 3.24 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 493 | 3.17 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 639 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 687 | 6.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,427 | 13.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 980 | 9.36% |
| High School Graduate | 4,104 | 39.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 885 | 8.46% |
| Some College | 1,745 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,798 | 7,546 | 2,140 |
| Black | 763 | 703 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 571 | 443 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 444 | 83 |
| Native American | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| Asian | 131 | 62 | 62 |
| Other Race | 88 | 23 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,526 | $83,791 | $34,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,435 | $0 | $61,277 |
| High School Graduate | $27,665 | $28,966 | $23,388 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,424 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,477 | $42,049 | $33,222 |
| Some College | $46,992 | $46,934 | $47,594 |
$36,477
Average Earnings
$42,049
Average Male
$33,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.46% of Glasgow residents speak only English, while 7.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,691 | 2,135 | 18.26% |
| Hispanic | 988 | 522 | 52.83% |
| Multiple | 932 | 466 | 50% |
| Black | 1,120 | 210 | 18.75% |
| Other | 273 | 136 | 49.82% |
| Native | 146 | 9 | 6.16% |
20.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.89%
Male Poverty Rate
20.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glasgow is Hispanic, with 52.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glasgow is Native, with 6.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.77% |
| High School | 20.38% |
| Some College | 11.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.48% |
| Male Employed | 10.87% |
| Female Employed | 9.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,183 | $88,938 |
| Households | $44,125 | $68,890 |
| Married Families | $75,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,439 | $33,974 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
564
Number of Veterans
552
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 341 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 255 |
| 75+ | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 4.47% |
| Black | 110 | 13.32% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 3.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.72%
Born in Glasgow
95.05%
Native Born
4.95%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
95.05% of Glasgow residents were born in the United States, with 70.72% having been born in Kentucky. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,907 | 99 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 15,808 | 99 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 15,709 | 99 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 15,610 | 99 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 15,511 | 99 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 15,412 | 99 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 15,313 | 25 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 15,288 | 173 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 15,115 | 99 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 15,016 | 577 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14,439 | 74 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 14,365 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 14,336 | -56 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 14,392 | 44 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 14,348 | 142 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14,206 | 77 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 14,129 | 82 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 14,047 | 64 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 13,983 | -28 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 14,011 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,019 | 668 | 5.41% |
| 1990 | 12,351 | -607 | -4.68% |
| 1980 | 12,958 | 1,657 | 14.66% |
| 1970 | 11,301 | 1,232 | 12.24% |
| 1960 | 10,069 | 3,044 | 43.33% |
| 1950 | 7,025 | 1,210 | 20.81% |
| 1940 | 5,815 | 773 | 15.33% |
| 1930 | 5,042 | 2,483 | 97.03% |
| 1920 | 2,559 | 559 | 27.95% |
| 1900 | 2,000 | -13,907 | -87.43% |