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Glasgow town, Virginia

City

Population: 1,253 (2023 estimate)

Located in Virginia , Virginia

Census Bureau data for Glasgow town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Glasgow town

What is the median household income in Glasgow town?
The median household income in Glasgow town is $50,625 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Glasgow town?
The poverty rate in Glasgow town is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Glasgow town?
$117,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Glasgow town?
The median gross rent in Glasgow town is $814 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Glasgow town residents have a college degree?
15.7% of adults in Glasgow town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,253
Median Income
$50,625
Median Home Value
$117,100
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,661 (+37%) Home Value: +$20,400 (+21.1%) Poverty Rate: +2.9 pp (+29.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+29.8%) Unemployment: -4.3 pp (-37.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,253
Median Age 44.0
Female 57.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7% White (non-Hisp.) 75.2% Black 16.2% Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.9%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,625 ±$12,123
-$40,349 vs. state
Per Capita Income $65,131
Median Family Income $58,375
Poverty Rate 12.6%
+5.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 24.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 45.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.3%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
9.3%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
8.7%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
7.9%
$200k+
0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 636
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 20.6%
Median Home Value $117,100
-$243,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $814
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 3.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.4%
$50–100k
24.1%
$100–200k
23.6%
$200–300k
13.4%
$300–500k
1.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.7%
$500–1k
38.9%
$1–1.5k
25.4%
$1.5–2k
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
16.2%
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
25.5%
3+
29.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.3%
20+ units
5.5%
Mobile home
7.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
11.0%
1970–1999
8.8%
2000–2009
12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.7%
-25.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 4.6%
Some College / Associate 18.0%
Less Than High School 5.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
+2.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home 3.3%
Self-Employed 7.5%
Government Workers 11.8%
Private For-Profit 80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.2%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Prof. Services
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
10.8%
Retail
8.8%
Public Admin
6.3%
Finance
3.7%
Transportation
3.4%
Construction
3.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.5%
Management
29.1%
Production
17.9%
Sales
13.6%
Construction
7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.3 min
Drove Alone 88.3%
Carpool 5.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.3%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 505
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
7.7%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
10.4%
65–74
12.0%
75–84
11.1%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 25.9% Working age (18–64): 74.1% 65 and over: 18.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.9%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.3%
Uninsured 9.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.5%
Has a Computer 89.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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