Glasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow, Kentucky, in Barren county, is 75 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 13,019.
The People and Families of Glasgow
In Glasgow, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Glasgow live by themselves.
There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Glasgow benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Glasgow had a median family income of $36,677.
Political Inclinations
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Glasgow ($11,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Glasgow Housing
About 58% of housing units in Glasgow are owner-occupied.
Commuting
In Glasgow, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Glasgow than in most places of its size.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 13,019 | $36,677 |
| Scottsville | 4,327 | $32,284 |
High Points
Glasgow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Profile of Glasgow, KY
Comparing Glasgow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
