City

Glasgow, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Missouri

👥1,808Population
💰$61,818Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$139,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 5.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black5.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate478 (41.7%)
Some College75 (6.5%)
Associates134 (11.7%)
Bachelors134 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree322 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College6.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,818 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$139,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units925
Vacant Units177

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Glasgow, MO

Glasgow is a city in Missouri, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,808 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Glasgow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,818 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Glasgow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $661 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glasgow is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.49%).

Glasgow, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Glasgow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65254 1,808 $61,818 $139,500 $661 4.1% 39.8% 86.6%