City

Glasgow, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Barren County  ·  Kentucky

👥32,133Population
💰$51,188Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$170,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic4.6%
Black4.0%
Asian0.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma420 (2.1%)
HS Graduate7,748 (38.3%)
Some College4,049 (20%)
Associates1,928 (9.5%)
Bachelors1,811 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree4,294 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 20%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College20.0%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,188 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units14,385
Vacant Units1,492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Glasgow, KY

Glasgow is a city in Kentucky, located in Barren County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,133 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Glasgow is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,188 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glasgow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glasgow is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.09%).

Glasgow, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Glasgow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42141 32,133 $51,188 $170,700 $833 4.8% 30.2% 67.0%