Glasgow, KY
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Glasgow, Kentucky Summary
Life in Glasgow research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Glasgow over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Glasgow:
The population in Glasgow is 15,141.
The median home value in Glasgow is $210,418.
The median income in Glasgow is $42,417.
The cost of living in Glasgow is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Glasgow is $836.
The unemployment rate in Glasgow is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Glasgow is 23.0%.
The average high in Glasgow is 68.7° and the average low is 46.1°.
Glasgow SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Glasgow, KY Crime Report
Crime in Glasgow summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glasgow. Key points include:
There were 351 total crimes in Glasgow in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 2,277.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 168.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glasgow is 2,108.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glasgow is 7.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Glasgow Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glasgow / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 351 | 2,277.3 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 168.7 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 129.8 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 325 | 2,108.6 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 214.1 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 271 | 1,758.3 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 136.2 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Glasgow, KY Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Glasgow summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glasgow. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glasgow is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glasgow is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Glasgow is $210,418.
The median income in Glasgow is $42,417.
Glasgow's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glasgow Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glasgow | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 85 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 71 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 105 | 100 | |
Glasgow, KY Weather
The average high in Glasgow is 68.7° and the average low is 46.1°.
There are 85.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.4 inches of precipitation each year with 7.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Glasgow, KY Photos
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Glasgow Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glasgow
The current population in Glasgow is 15,141. The population has increased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,141 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 15,043 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 14,922 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 14,394 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 14,393 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 14,370 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 14,318 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,338 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 14,224 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 14,152 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 14,122 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 14,026 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,991 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 13,924 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glasgow
Glasgow is:
77.9% White with 11,801 White residents.
8.3% African American with 1,252 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 159 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 108 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 651 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 1,160 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 82.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 8.3% | 7.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 4.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Glasgow
Glasgow is 53.3% female with 8,063 female residents.
Glasgow is 46.7% male with 7,078 male residents.
| Gender | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glasgow for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Glasgow completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Glasgow completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Glasgow completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Glasgow completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Glasgow completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Glasgow completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Glasgow completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Glasgow completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Glasgow completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glasgow, Kentucky
10.1% of households in Glasgow earn Less than $10,000.
8.2% of households in Glasgow earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.2% of households in Glasgow earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.9% of households in Glasgow earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.7% of households in Glasgow earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Glasgow earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in Glasgow earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.2% of households in Glasgow earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Glasgow earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Glasgow earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glasgow | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 6.7% | 12.6% |
