Census ACS · #579 μSA
Glasgow Metro Area
The Glasgow, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 55,042 residents. The median household income is $49,004 and the median home value is $156,000.
55,042
Population
71
People / sq mi
$49,004
Median Income
$156,000
Median Home Value
The Glasgow CBSA covers 777 sq mi of land at 70.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,004
Median Household Income
$27,595
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$156,000
Median Home Value
$760
Median Rent
67.1%
Homeownership
Education
86.1%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
22.5%
Foreign Born
Glasgow spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glasgow, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 55,042 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #579 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Glasgow metro area is $49,004, with a per capita income of $27,595.
The Glasgow, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Glasgow, Ky CBSA (23980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.