Glasgow is a town located in Rockbridge County Virginia. Glasgow has a 2024 population of 1,031. Glasgow is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,055 in 2020.
The average household income in Glasgow is $54,878 with a poverty rate of 18.46%. The median age in Glasgow is 44.6 years: 49.2 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glasgow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 76.53% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 19.62% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 514 | 2.68 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 220 | 3.32 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.02 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 69 | 4 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 41 | 4.44 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 7.21% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 4.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 53.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 5.73% |
| Some College | 163 | 17.29% |
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 | 686 | 597 | 99 |
| Black | 230 | 201 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,857 | $0 | $92,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,446 | $38,250 | $19,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,083 | $34,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,005 | $40,833 | $29,743 |
| Some College | $49,643 | $55,893 | $42,500 |
$34,005
Average Earnings
$40,833
Average Male
$29,743
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of Glasgow residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,046 | 143 | 13.67% |
| Black | 270 | 80 | 29.63% |
| Multiple | 53 | 24 | 45.28% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
18.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glasgow is Multiple, with 45.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glasgow is White, with 13.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.05% |
| High School | 19.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.85% |
| Some College | 5.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.57% |
| Female Employed | 10.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,375 | $65,407 |
| Households | $40,769 | $54,878 |
| Married Families | $67,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,591 | $33,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 5.56% |
| Black | 29 | 12.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
13.2%
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
85.32%
Born in Glasgow
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.13% of Glasgow residents were born in the United States, with 85.32% having been born in Virginia. 0.87% 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 | 1,001 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 1,007 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 1,013 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 1,019 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 1,025 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 1,031 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 1,037 | -12 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,049 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,052 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,055 | -53 | -4.78% |
| 2019 | 1,108 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 1,116 | 7 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,109 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,110 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,108 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,113 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,107 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,111 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,113 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 1,109 | 0 | 0% |